American Healthcare...How the hell do you people survive???
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AzureAngel
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I try the safe route of not getting sick.
Sadly, that doesn't work out much, so generally I pray for a miracle. Heh.
Sadly, that doesn't work out much, so generally I pray for a miracle. Heh.
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How do YOU people survive?
How do YOU people survive?
Cheyenne
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We don't go to Urgent Care Clinics. We go to our regular doctors and the neighborhood pharmacies.
Last I checked with Canadian friends, they made sure they got all their healthcare when they were here. Much less of a wait than in Canada and better care here (or so they said.)
Last I checked with Canadian friends, they made sure they got all their healthcare when they were here. Much less of a wait than in Canada and better care here (or so they said.)
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barely.........our health care system sucks.
aussie-Couple
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We also had the unforseen pleasure to test out the US Medical system during our visit last year. It also cost us $70 USD ($140 AUD) to visit the Dr.
On the other hand, we had family from USA visit Australia about 2 months ago. One visit to the doctor and she had to pay $15USD ($30AUD). Her med's in the USA cost her $400 USD ($800AUD) a month -- she purchased the same here in Australia and they only cost her $40 USD ($80AUD) -- AND the funny thing was they were imported into Australia from the USA, and not even made in this country.
The rich are getting richer and the poorer ??? Obviously to hell with them!
On the other hand, we had family from USA visit Australia about 2 months ago. One visit to the doctor and she had to pay $15USD ($30AUD). Her med's in the USA cost her $400 USD ($800AUD) a month -- she purchased the same here in Australia and they only cost her $40 USD ($80AUD) -- AND the funny thing was they were imported into Australia from the USA, and not even made in this country.
The rich are getting richer and the poorer ??? Obviously to hell with them!
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Most jobs have medical coverage as part of a benefit package ... either full payment or co-payment.
Retired people have MediCare assistance. Welfare provides for medical care.
Additionally, those without medical coverage plans (the working poor) are provided with emergency care at any hospital (hospitals are required to treat a percentage of charity cases); and there are clinics that treat the less fortunate on a sliding scale.
Not to mention, there are charitable organizations and churches to help in situations of dire need.
The US doesn't have socialized healthcare; but, when there's a will, there's a way.
Retired people have MediCare assistance. Welfare provides for medical care.
Additionally, those without medical coverage plans (the working poor) are provided with emergency care at any hospital (hospitals are required to treat a percentage of charity cases); and there are clinics that treat the less fortunate on a sliding scale.
Not to mention, there are charitable organizations and churches to help in situations of dire need.
The US doesn't have socialized healthcare; but, when there's a will, there's a way.
christophe
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94 dollars US for an antibiotic? hopefully you got the generic version of the drug...Amoxil is usually standard for strep throat or sometimes a cephalexin or augmentin but the generics are usually cheap....my guess is he gave you a Z-pack or azithromycin.
you shold have come seen me I would have treated you for free!
you shold have come seen me I would have treated you for free!
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Re: Re: American Healthcare...How the hell do you people survive???
It also covers those collecting Social Security Disability. Voice of experience here--it doesn't cover squat.
As an example, I'm nearly 29, and should have a pap smear each year. Medicare pays for only one each 3 years. As far as helping with prescriptions, it doesn't cover things I'd be more prone to need, like birth control or PMS relief The only thing I can see where it might be very helpful is with a hospital stay. I admit, I still have to get the whole system figured out, but from my experience, over the past 9 months of qualifying for Medicare, they've not saved me much money. I currently still have health insurance, but with getting divorced, I'll lose it, since it's thru my husband with his job. After that, I can either try and get my own insurance, try for medical assistance with my county or go without and pray I don't get sick. Thankfully, the kids will be insured, since kids always seem to pick up a bug of some sort.
Cherry said:
It also covers those collecting Social Security Disability. Voice of experience here--it doesn't cover squat.
As an example, I'm nearly 29, and should have a pap smear each year. Medicare pays for only one each 3 years. As far as helping with prescriptions, it doesn't cover things I'd be more prone to need, like birth control or PMS relief The only thing I can see where it might be very helpful is with a hospital stay. I admit, I still have to get the whole system figured out, but from my experience, over the past 9 months of qualifying for Medicare, they've not saved me much money. I currently still have health insurance, but with getting divorced, I'll lose it, since it's thru my husband with his job. After that, I can either try and get my own insurance, try for medical assistance with my county or go without and pray I don't get sick. Thankfully, the kids will be insured, since kids always seem to pick up a bug of some sort.
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