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Bravo, indeed. In fact, someone ought to do a little digging and see what type of coverage Kimmmel has for his family. He’s been hosting a late night talk show for several years, and collecting a big pay check—by some estimates, his personal fortune is between $35-40 million.

And here’s the dirty little secret of the very rich and health care: many are self-insured, since they have the ability to pay for even catastrophic injuries and illness and still have millions in the bank.

Rush Limbaugh alluded to this a few years ago, when he had a heart episode while vacationing in Hawaii. While undergoing tests for a possible heart attack (they proved negative), the hospital rep asked about his insurance. Rush told them he would simply write them a check for the entire bill and requested the cash discount (yes, hospitals do offer a significant savings to those who can pay in full upon discharge, without using insurance). By paying cash, Rush received a 33% discount on everything. He still wrote a big check, but the amount been billed to an insurance provider would have been much higher.

Here’s hoping Michelle Malkin can do a little digging and see how Kimmel is paying for his child’s care. At a minimum, he has coverage through his union, SAG-AFTRA. But more likely, he has a policy through his production company or he may decide to simply pay cash.

Glad Mr. Kimmel’s child is doing better and his long-term prognosis is excellent. As a parent, I certainly understand the anxiety and fear that comes with a sick child. But please, spare us the sermonizing over health care for everyone. If he wants to do his part, Kimmel could simply become the health coverage equivalent of a “Secret Santa.” Just visit the billing office of Cedars-Sinai (where his son was treated) and pick up the tab for other families with sick children and mounting medical bills.