I am seeing a potential problem in Wasilla, Alaska.
Being in the construction trades I have seen an explosion of growth of new health care centers in the Valley, way too many more than a person could think that is needed.
You go to the newest movie house and all you see is ads for doctors and dentists. I think the healthcare groups all acroos the US are over saturating the markets. I predict many will only stay open for a brief time.
I do not have health insurance and I will not buy any. And I take better preventative care of myself so I won’t have to depend on doctors.
Not having Health Care is your choice.
But: You are not an automobile. The finest maintenance in the world cannot predict you from whatever human ailment you may come down with, Cancer, Heart Attack, Leukemia, all of the various and sundry human ailments can hit you like a shot in spite of all the healthy diet, excercise and preventive care you might take.
Most Americans cannot save enough in a lifetime to pay for One 3 day visit to the hospital.
And don't have an accident ~ you know like falling off a ladder, or jumping on a construction elevator that's not there yet.
If you dig your way through the net on the topic of "preventative care" you find out that mosquito abatement is pretty good ~ does what it says it will do, but otherwise there's no evidence that it is in any way advantageous in terms of extending your lifespan.
So do I, but as the saying goes, "situations transpire." Best to have some kind of catastrophic coverage if it's needed.
The hospital bill was $78,000....not including doctors fees. My insurance covered the whole ball of wax.
Some people think they are immune from such incidents and don't need health insurance. What fools....one single hospital stay can virtually wipe out you and your dependent loved ones unless you're a millionaire.
Leni