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In reply to the discussion: Nobody mentions the financial devastation... [View all]littlemissmartypants
(22,656 posts)20. Exactly. Pffft.
I guess no body has heard it's either "pay a little now, or pay more later." Those silly whippersnappers.
Just in case...
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If anything, a long-haul case of Covid is worse than dying from it.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jul 2021
#1
Priority for transplants is based on need, not merit, not when you got in line.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2021
#8
And these deniers are the same idiots who support those who deny us healthcare.
rickyhall
Jul 2021
#3
Until we drive a stake into the heart of Reagan/Trumpism we shall remain a very fked-up country.
OMGWTF
Jul 2021
#13
I know the vaccines are free, but I am very doubtful all treatment for Covid-19 is free.
OMGWTF
Jul 2021
#14
Check Cares Act and HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program-- These cover CV19 treatment for non-insured.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#21
The Cares Act provides coverage for uninsured. See Post #21 for details and links.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#24
Yes, it's for treatment such as two months in ICU on a ventilator, or a prescription from your doc.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#25
Right so that is the devastation I've seen and experienced; that even if you have the best health in
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#26
Agree. Responded to OP who said medical bills will wipe uninsured out, that's not necessarily true.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#27
Covid effects will wipe the INSURED out how are the uninsured more protected? tia
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#28
Because the Care Act will pay for their treatment if they are not insured. What else can I say?
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#30
Again it's not just treatment it's after the treatment where people have problems
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#31
OP referred to "never pay off medical bills . . . . . " That seems pretty plain to me, but thanks.
Hoyt
Jul 2021
#35
I maxed out me deductible and out of pocket two years in a row a couple years back.
brewens
Jul 2021
#10