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A comment on NY Senate Bill S5474 proposing a universal single payer health plan for NYers. Parent comment

Re:NY Senate Bill S5474 proposing a universal single payer h... by DaveExeter on Monday May 09, 2022 @06:05PM (#31320438)
> Not really, there are people who get great health care for free from their employer

It is not 'for free' it is part of your compensation! It's like saying your employer pays 6.2% + 1.45% in SS/Medicaid taxes 'for free'. That is part of your compensation.

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Re:NY Senate Bill S5474 proposing a universal single payer h... by endisneigh on Monday May 09, 2022 @06:37PM (#31320776)
I meant free in that you don’t pay a premium, but fair point.
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