Or that we are no longer encouraged to save money for unexpected needs? Or that doctor's fees have been allowed to go sky high, and partly due to legal requirements rather than a doctor's good judgement of what was needed?
I served almost 30 years in our military, with constant promises that I and my wife would have medical care for life. Then it was cut out, as well, it was only a benefit not a law. A lot of complaints later; OK you guys, here is what we will do, you can get back in, but you have to pay. So I then acquired medical care first by keeping aside savings, then by purchasing a medical plan, as I couldn't get in after all, unless I was willing to go to civilian doctors and hospitals.
If I am not quick to trust a congress that does that, and in this case, most everything has been moved forward far enough and staggered enough that they hope people won't notice the drain on their wallet, or blame the current politicians for it.
And all this hoopla for 1/6 of the populations?
Now before this starts a flame war, I am talking only about myself and my experience. I am not saying any of the above is anybody else's experience, nor is anybody required to agree or disagree since it is about me. Besides, it is difficult to compare health care from one country or culture to another.
And Olsen, thanks for thinking of us no matter. That was kind of you.
I hope everybody who comments, doesn't say anything that sounds like a condemnation of anybody else's system. It works for them, and who knows, when it all get hashed out, this one may work for us. I just doubt it. Again, that's only me, so if you disagree, do it with me please.
