RE: Help four year old Sophie fight cancer!
September 7, 2011 at 8:27 pm
(This post was last modified: September 7, 2011 at 8:30 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
That sad new appalls me,as does the attitude of many Americans who think their health system is just dandy.
That could not happen here on two levels:The child would receive any treatment and medication she needed through our universal health system; free. Our universal health system is financed by a 2.5% income tax levy,with exemptions for low income earners.
Here, a private health insurer may not refuse anyone cover and rates are government controlled. They are allowed to impose a 2 year waiting period for existing conditions. After that, there is no limit to care and an insurance company may not refuse to pay. I think the power of the US HBOs is corrupt and unconscionable.
I have full private health coverage. The government subsidises my premiums 30%. I pay $120 a month.It's double for family coverage,which includes all children under 17 years.
That could not happen here on two levels:The child would receive any treatment and medication she needed through our universal health system; free. Our universal health system is financed by a 2.5% income tax levy,with exemptions for low income earners.
Here, a private health insurer may not refuse anyone cover and rates are government controlled. They are allowed to impose a 2 year waiting period for existing conditions. After that, there is no limit to care and an insurance company may not refuse to pay. I think the power of the US HBOs is corrupt and unconscionable.
I have full private health coverage. The government subsidises my premiums 30%. I pay $120 a month.It's double for family coverage,which includes all children under 17 years.
