Our country, our representatives, the American people on the whole, should be ashamed of the state of medical care and prescription drug prices in the United States. We need change, that is certain, but in soooo many areas. I wish there were a way to wipe out GREED. I understand the Free Enterprise System. I also understand that rape is illegal, assault (with a deadly weapon) is illegal, in many cases, drug prices, and medical procedures costs should be considered a Crime Against A Person! Consumers NEED these goods and services to survive. If a Person cannot afford, and has to do without, a life saving drug and/or procedure, how is that NOT a Crime Against a Person?
Crimes against Persons means a crime that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force OR OTHER ABUSE OF A PERSON and includes, but is not limited to, homicide; assault; kidnapping; false imprisonment; reckless endangerment; robbery; rape; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; and other sexual offenses.
Reckless endangerment? uh, yeah...
Exploitation? could be... I know, this is all a stretch, but, is it? really?
In the free enterprise system, the idea is, The Government is supposed to "protect" the individual. Wouldn't part of that "protection" also be to ensure they have affordable care to ensure their good health?
Sorry, I'll stop now, but there's a lot to be considered in this argument...
No don’t ever apologize for making valid and well informed points. I genuinely appreciate thoughtful responses like this because your POV is entirely valid
Thank you. I watched the video. It pisses me off. I need a root canal and Medicare doesn't cover. I purchased a Medicare supplement WITH dental last year, specifically because I needed a root canal. They still don't cover b/c there are NO PARTICIPATING DENTISTS in my area. So, here goes ANOTHER $1200-$1500 CASH out the door, because I don't want the tooth pulled! And, prescription meds is a whole other story...
I can't read this. I get so dang mad I can hardly handle it. Another thing that pisses me off beyond control - explanation of benefits (EOB). MANY times a claim is denied, which requires a written appeal. This process, including understanding your EOB, is quite upsetting for the elderly (everyone) but very hard for the elderly. My heart breaks thinking about insurance, claims and my parents, like most elderly, can't emotionally handle tasks like this.
Our country, our representatives, the American people on the whole, should be ashamed of the state of medical care and prescription drug prices in the United States. We need change, that is certain, but in soooo many areas. I wish there were a way to wipe out GREED. I understand the Free Enterprise System. I also understand that rape is illegal, assault (with a deadly weapon) is illegal, in many cases, drug prices, and medical procedures costs should be considered a Crime Against A Person! Consumers NEED these goods and services to survive. If a Person cannot afford, and has to do without, a life saving drug and/or procedure, how is that NOT a Crime Against a Person?
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§ 136.403 Definitions.
Crimes against Persons means a crime that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force OR OTHER ABUSE OF A PERSON and includes, but is not limited to, homicide; assault; kidnapping; false imprisonment; reckless endangerment; robbery; rape; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; and other sexual offenses.
Reckless endangerment? uh, yeah...
Exploitation? could be... I know, this is all a stretch, but, is it? really?
In the free enterprise system, the idea is, The Government is supposed to "protect" the individual. Wouldn't part of that "protection" also be to ensure they have affordable care to ensure their good health?
Sorry, I'll stop now, but there's a lot to be considered in this argument...
No don’t ever apologize for making valid and well informed points. I genuinely appreciate thoughtful responses like this because your POV is entirely valid
Thank you. I watched the video. It pisses me off. I need a root canal and Medicare doesn't cover. I purchased a Medicare supplement WITH dental last year, specifically because I needed a root canal. They still don't cover b/c there are NO PARTICIPATING DENTISTS in my area. So, here goes ANOTHER $1200-$1500 CASH out the door, because I don't want the tooth pulled! And, prescription meds is a whole other story...
I can't read this. I get so dang mad I can hardly handle it. Another thing that pisses me off beyond control - explanation of benefits (EOB). MANY times a claim is denied, which requires a written appeal. This process, including understanding your EOB, is quite upsetting for the elderly (everyone) but very hard for the elderly. My heart breaks thinking about insurance, claims and my parents, like most elderly, can't emotionally handle tasks like this.