I had doctor shock yesterday, for an appointment that I made
before obamacare signup started. First, I have been without insurance since approx. 1996, when my insurance premiums went to over 1500- per month. I just couldn’t afford it anymore.
Since then, I have been a self payer. I have never been one to go to a doctor or hospital unless absolutely necessary. In an emergency situation, which I had to use once, (my throat swelled shut and I couldn’t breathe) I went to the emergency room, and I worked out a payment plan with them, and paid in full. I have excellent credit. I pay cash for my prescriptions. I have never asked for handouts or stiffed anyone, nor do I get any assistance.
Yesterday, my doctor (a neurologist) handed me my bill for services. I was SHOCKED. I normally pay $140- cash for my office visit and he told me due to OBAMACARE, my cash payment was now $251-! I am reeling. So, off to get my prescription, and SHOCK again. Due to OBAMACARE, as told to me by the pharmacist, the same prescription that I have been taking monthly for the last 20 years, is double! So,
they are gonna get money out of you one way or another to pay for those that don’t pay a dime.
Yup. That's all it is. Walking around money for the toothpick class - smirking and laughing as they beat the cash out of the rubes, and they head to the beach.