Gig economy companies spent more than $200M to bankroll Proposition 22

Re:Gig economy companies spent more than $200M to bankroll P... by wildrhythms on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:39AM (#25082609)

>I was in a situation where I needed money for healthcare

By your account, the problem is a for-profit healthcare system. Gig work might have helped you purchase a highly inflated healthcare plan, but it doesn't address the underlying issue: that people shouldn't be forced into that situation in the first place.

You mentioned you are disabled, did you not qualify for disability insurance/SSI?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Gig economy companies spent more than $200M to bankroll P... by wavepruner on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:43AM (#25082661)

I did not purchase a health care plan with the money. I purchased effective treatments. To be frank, the healthcare system is worse than useless for many when it comes to debilitating chronic illness.

I do qualify for disability, but I can't afford the legal fees to convince a judge. My illness is very controversial and would require paying a very expensive doctor to support my case. It's cheaper for me to just pay for healthcare out of pocket. Fortunately my condition is reversible.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Gig economy companies spent more than $200M to bankroll P... by tor_anon_1 on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:45AM (#25082679)

>I did not purchase a health care plan with the money. I purchased effective treatments.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19850269

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Gig economy companies spent more than $200M to bankroll P... by wavepruner on Friday November 13, 2020 @09:50AM (#25082749)

This post is outdated. I now use emeramide.

Edit: emeramide is currently in phase 2 clinical trials for FDA approval.

[ Parent | on HN ]