Dont Want Insurance, dont offer insurance? Get Fined!

[blue]

no blue that is NOT what i asked.....

Ive managed this long so far, Ill manage in the future. I allmost lost my leg last year and Im still paying for that infection. Its my choice and Im paying for it. I shouldnt be fined for that choice in this Country.

[pomtzu]

Ive managed this long so far, Ill manage in the future. I allmost lost my leg last year and Im still paying for that infection. Its my choice and Im paying for it. I shouldnt be fined for that choice in this Country.

I don't understand people saying they would rather pay off medical bills (maybe for years), rather than pay a relatively small amount (in comparison) for insurance each month.
I couldn't live with the possibility of "what if", hanging over my head every day without insurance, but that's just the way I am. Everyone is different, and if it doesn't bother you, then it must be worth the gamble. I never was a gambler! Had I been - I would have lost big time.

[beeniesmom]

Ive managed this long so far, Ill manage in the future. I allmost lost my leg last year and Im still paying for that infection. Its my choice and Im paying for it. I shouldnt be fined for that choice in this country.

I don't know... I guess you are right... it should be your choice, but it's not a very sensible one.
What other option do you think is plausable?
Instead of being fined, would you rather be refused treatment in case of emergency because you lack the common sense to have insurance?

Why should people who have insurance have to pay for you if you get hurt or sick in the future? It's my understanding that health insurance is so high because of the people who don't have it.

Regardless of that... I used to think I never would need it.
I'm young ... and WAS healthy.

I am so glad that I do. I've had so many medical issues pop up in the last two years, it's not even funny. If I didn't have health insurance already, I probably would not insurable now and I'm only 32. Better to pay a little now then be in debt up to your ass for something in the future.
Just my two cents. Take it however way you want.