Originally posted by Albea
In the USA the problem is much worse for the millions of people who don't have any kind of insurance because there isn't a national health system and, unless you are covered by an employer's insurance or are over 65, when you get Medicare, the cost of buying a private policy is out of most folks reach.
Well, we do have medicaid...which is based on your economic situation, which would cover the poor and uninsured. Additionally, we also have clinics, county health systems, insurance for minor children. While it may not, and, probably isn't, as good as private pay insurance...which I know I am fortunate to have, there are some other resources available for medical care. Additionally, our public hospitals (non-private) are 'required' to render ER care, regardless of ability to pay. Yes, I know that still isn't fail proof, but, I think our country has it alot better than mosts second tier (or whatever the PC term is today) countries...