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"By one estimate some 620,000 Californians would select a short-term plan next year if given the choice, and that’s the rub."

Which, of course, highlights the fact that the US does not have health insurance. It is a tax to redistribute wealth. It is used by politicians to purchase votes at our expense.

People who take care of themselves are forced to fund the medical services for those who don't.

In the US, we've given up the freedom to purchase our own health insurance.

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People who take care of themselves are forced to fund the medical services for those who don’t.

In the US, we’ve given up the freedom to purchase our own health insurance.

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Since the mandate is dead, that’s not the truth any more. I suspect what is going to happen is that health care costs will come down as the environment gets more capitalistic and competitive. There are more and more anecdotal stories about people without insurance getting $30,000 procedures done for $7,000 and other fascinating stories. I get around and have a lot of acquaintances that saved 70% or more by paying cash.

And have you priced an MRI lately? They are advertising prices. They are a fraction of what used to show up on your medical bill.

All of this is made possible by the massive deductibles that “affordable” insurance comes with.