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Showing Original Post only (View all)This is the real reason most Americans file for bankruptcy [View all]
From the article:
Two-thirds of people who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a key contributor to their financial downfall.
While the high cost of health care has historically been a trigger for bankruptcy filings, the research shows that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act has not improved things.
What most people do not realize, according to one researcher, is that their health insurance may not be enough to protect them.
While the high cost of health care has historically been a trigger for bankruptcy filings, the research shows that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act has not improved things.
What most people do not realize, according to one researcher, is that their health insurance may not be enough to protect them.
To read more:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html
The US healthcare system is ranked 37th for a reason. Pretending otherwise, and pretending that what works in every other advanced democracy will somehow not work here is not a solution.
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While your situation is good, it is the exception. As the article makes clear.
guillaumeb
Sep 2019
#19
Yes, it's well known that you pay for Medicare. It can be called a premium if you chose
Autumn
Sep 2019
#35
One problem is that insurance companies spend billions in advertising/propaganda.
guillaumeb
Sep 2019
#16
It's also tiring to read threads on how people just love their private insurance
Bradshaw3
Sep 2019
#27
pretending that what works in every other advanced democracy will somehow not work here is
Poiuyt
Sep 2019
#6
Health issues also cause many people to retire early when they'd been planning on working
captain queeg
Sep 2019
#28
An under-reported national shame. They need you sick to make $. Like guns, a uniquely US issue.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2019
#30
Therein lies the problem. Only country that doesn't negotiate with drug co's. Shameful.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2019
#46
Now you are changing your argument. You were saying that obesity causes these things.
Coventina
Sep 2019
#86
Well and good, but MANY people experience cardiac issues without obesity being a factor
Coventina
Sep 2019
#90
And the really sad thing is they'll keep voting for the people who put them there.
Initech
Sep 2019
#66