as this was not fully addressed in the budget talks, lets start fresh here....
I say medical costs are outta sight, and that the gov't has a responsibility to its citizens to take action to reduce this burden on American families.
I offer my situation as an example of out of control medical costs:
The reality is a significant portion of the US population is one hospital visit away from financial instability.
So the question is: How is America's middle class supposed to deal with escalating medical care costs, diminishing insurance coverage, and politicians that will not stand up for the needs of the middle class, in todays economy? AND Is it the role of the US Gov't to control costs withing its borders which are threatening the stability of the american family?
I say medical costs are outta sight, and that the gov't has a responsibility to its citizens to take action to reduce this burden on American families.
I offer my situation as an example of out of control medical costs:
- 2 income family of 4
- wife with orthapedic issues (results of automobile accident a decade ago
- kids healthy
- me with insulin dependant diabetes
last years medical costs were 25% of my gross income.
what portion of income is that after taxes.....
some say, get a better job with better benefits.
without obamacare being enacted, I would suffer 12 months of no diabetes coverage if I did that. While my income is not high, my benefits are pretty good. (BCBS 80/20 plan with $3500 out of pocket limit (excluding co-pays and prescriptions)
The reality is a significant portion of the US population is one hospital visit away from financial instability.
So the question is: How is America's middle class supposed to deal with escalating medical care costs, diminishing insurance coverage, and politicians that will not stand up for the needs of the middle class, in todays economy? AND Is it the role of the US Gov't to control costs withing its borders which are threatening the stability of the american family?