Millions of Americans are about to lose their health insurance in a pandemic

Re:Millions of Americans are about to lose their health insu... by simonblack on Friday March 27, 2020 @08:08PM (#22708024)

This is one thing about a Single-Payer "Socialist" system that most Americans just can't get their heads around.

The big excuse in the US is that the country couldn't afford it. But many other tiny, poor countries can afford it in some way or other, to ensure that everybody has access to some form of cheap medical care that won't bankrupt you.

With Single-Payer, everybody, whether employed or homeless has access to basic medical care. Usually that basic medical care can even provide ICU services, and at no cost to the patient.

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Re:Millions of Americans are about to lose their health insu... by Perenti on Friday March 27, 2020 @10:36PM (#22708715)

As someone from one of those smaller population "socialist" countries, what we can't get our head around is how America justifies it's health insurance system. It's the richest nation on earth, yet you can't have a small tax to ensure that poorer people don't spread disease and illness.

A healthy population is more productive, leading to higher profits. Even the capitalists can surely see this is a good thing.

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