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All this talk about healthcare motivated me to chime in. I know health care here in California, and the low income folks, making about 30k for a family of 4 qualify for free medi-cal.
Other than that, you are expected to provide for your own healthcare. I have spent a life time with NO health issues, yet always made it a priority to have top health insurance coverage.
Now, I have no problems getting any test, seeing any specialist or receiving treatment anywhere I want. I have great coverage.
After years of paying into the healthcare system, I'm getting the rewards. It's similar to car insurance, the years of no accidents would make it seem like a waste of money, but if you total your car and have no car insurance, will anyone feel sorry for you when you have no car?
Anyone who has the foresight to plan ahead in US has the opportunity to buy a healthcare policy. But like Brenda said, many don't make it a priority until the health need is there, and then it's too late.
Just my 2 cents---but I like the US healthcare system.
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