Seen in the checkout line: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Medical Care for the Uninsured"

[Bozita]

Spotted this while in the checkout line in my local Meijer superstore this morning.

I'm guessing this isn't a big seller in Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, ...




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Medical Care for the Uninsured
Mark L. Friedman, M.D. - Author
Donna Raskin - Author


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eBook: eReader | 288 pages | ISBN 9781436231145 | 01 Apr 2008 | Alpha

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How anyone can get healthcare.

At a time when healthcare costs are skyrocketing, approximately 47 million Americans are without medical insurance. Setting aside the debate over healthcare in the U.S., this guide explores the best options for those without insurance. Readers will find information on state and federal resources for the uninsured, choosing a hospital, saving on prescription medications, and when to use the emergency room and when to use a clinic.

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[subterranean]

1. I hope this book will be obsolete by next year. n/t

[biopowertoday]

3. It will be more needed as the insurer's will once again

be in charge. No reform --just more of the same.

[Oregone]

4. Thats what they were saying in 1950

Yeah, hasn't happened yet.

[sandnsea]

2. And can they fix my credit?

When all those bills get turned over to collection?

I need to write "The Complete Idiot's Guide To IDIOTS"

[Oregone]

5. You don't have to pay it all BTW, and it wont affect credit if done properly

They write off medical bills as losses to get tax breaks. Hospitals may even overcharge those who cannot pay, with the intention of simply lowering their taxes in the end. Ive turned $1300 bill into $400 (handed to collection) that I happily paid. Just an FYI.

Pretend to be poor as dirt, if you aren't. Most hospitals will gladly comply. I had a family member do a stint working in the medical industry who raved about this, not comprehending it. This was the first I heard of it, but sure enough, when I put it to practice, it worked.

[sandnsea]

9. rotflmao

No dear, they don't. We are fortunate that the Peace Health group is the most generous health care system I've ever seen. The vast majority don't do anywhere near what they do.

And $1300 or $400, what's the difference. If you don't have enough to pay monthly payments on the one, you're not going to have it on the other. And once something is in collection, you're credit is damaged.

FYI.

[TygrBright]

6. Dang. There went another Irony Meter.

I didn't budget as much for replacements this year, either. Gonna have to do a budget revision, I guess.

grumpily,
Bright

[Stevenmarc]

7. Oh it could have been a little more ironic, if,

it was on sale in a hospital gift store.

[Fumesucker]

8. That much irony in one place..

Could prove dangerous.

[krispos42]

10. The free market responded

Now everything's just peachy.


Boo socialism! Hooray capitalism!