Some years ago, my stepmother was diagnosed with cancer, we live in Texas. While she was able, she flew to MD Anderson Houston for treatments (I realize the topic is Mayo Clinic but this is a parallel), she had a simple medical plan, not designed for catastrophic diseases.
My stepsister would meet her there and put her on the plane after treatment and recuping a bit and I would meet her here. It was a family effort, there were also flight discounts that she found out about in her situation. She was a cheerful lady, always had a smile. She paid EVERY MONTH $100.00, that was her commitment. She NEVER received a dun, ever, nothing but a receipt and a “Thank You”, this on a bill that must have amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
She had nothing but praise for those folks at MD Anderson, she said that she was treated with top care.
I think the world of those wonderful people. She said that a person is obligated, has a responsibility to pay as much a feasible and be regular. I strongly believe that her payment was looked upon by MD Anderson Houston as the “Widow’s Mite”, remember that story?
Obama, stay out of our lives!
One of my Dad’s acquaintances used to say $50 a month to the Mayo Clinic was the best Health Insurance