Well it Finally Happened (Healthcare Rant Thread)

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I'm not a healthcare expert by any means, but maybe the guy should have seeked medical attention regardless of his coverage status.

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I'm not a healthcare expert by any means, but maybe the guy should have seeked medical attention regardless of his coverage status.

I'm not either but I've watched this disaster unfold (ACA). And I'm sure they haven't always made the best life choices.

The most expensive care is, the more calculated that decision.

If he could walk in to urgent care, pay $60, get a script, and get well, I'm sure he would have. (ETA: Shit, I would have happily paid it for him!)

When you actually pay your bills and care is this expensive, you are taking that money from somewhere else. Rent, groceries, gas, etc... Even for our family this is a big deal because our standard co-pays are $45 and our specialist co-pays are $90. One of our kids had to see a specialist this year and we had to budget those co-pays.