Health Insurance Sucks in the USA

Health Insurance costs an arm and a leg in the USA—sometimes literally, as some people just can’t afford to pay premiums. The Resident hits the streets of New York to discuss the US Health Insurance system, what should be covered, and other issues relevant to the topic.

Note: this video is not made to support socialism, though some of the passersby might suggest it as a solution. K?

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10.06.2008
Mike Miller
I pay nearly $6,000, and growing, in premiums every year. We've had 2 out-patient surgeries in our family in the last two years, and have maxed out the rest of our insurance requirements but still paid more than $5,000 out of pocket. The basic math says we paid more than $11,000 each year for health coverage protection. Initially, you would think the insurance company took a hit on us because of our expenses but since they only pay the medical community a reduced amount called "Usual and Customary", I am sure they still made a considerable profit at everyone else’s expense. So, why do I have insurance? Complaining hasn't done me or anyone else I know any good in this arena so I'm proposing a new PUBLIC outcry. Please visit my website http://www.stoprapingme.org and get involved. There are images to send to people that they might send to others, and they . . . Hopefully we can mobilize a public outcry, determine some stop-gap solutions that will start a reform action.
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