• withabeard@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Health insurance is HOW MUCH!

    And there are Brits here saying how great private care is and how much they want it… fucking turkeys to christmas.

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      1 year ago

      People who push for private healthcare are either the type that could afford it or are the sheep following them.

      And the thing is, private healthcare is great for those who can afford it. Both specialists and PCPs are readily available for appointments in the US, and the quality of care is good!.. You’ll just end up bankrupt if your employer doesn’t provide good insurance.

      It’s fucked up, and it’s not equitable. But I understand why it’s appealing to the wealthy.

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        Both specialists and PCPs are readily available for appointments in the US

        Where are you going? I usually have to schedule my appointments at least three months out, or there is no availability. My girlfriend had to wait a year and a half to see her OBGYN

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        Both specialists and PCPs are readily available for appointments in the US, and the quality of care is good!

        My wife and I have high incomes and good insurance and she’s currently waiting 2 months for a specialist.

        The system is not good by any metric.

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          No no no that’s only supposed to happen with universal healthcare! That only happens with socialism! Sean Hannity said so! Our system Is The Best On Earth!™

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            1 year ago

            If I had a dollar for every way Hannity was wrong I wouldn’t have to work lol

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      1 year ago

      There’s a reason why literally no other country in the world is imitating the US healthcare insurance system.

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      1 year ago

      Haven’t heard of that phrase but it’s an apt analogy for my fellow Brits. Same with Brexit. Wasn’t till afterwards did they realize that what they voted for and were upset. Heaven forbid you listen to those warning you about it.