Healthcare

[jackman]

sadly enough, i don't even know how it works and i've always lived here. all know is emergency rooms won't refuse you, if you have no insurance, so plenty of people will fill the rooms for even common colds and occupy resources that are needed for real emergencies. that pisses me off. i haven't had health care since i started my company and by sheer luck, i have remained healthy and major accident free. sure, i've drilled a self-tapping sheetmetal screw thru some ductwork and my middle finger simultaneously. the one time i went to the er in the past 9 yrs, it was to get stitches to close a hole in my lip that my tooth came thru, after the claw of a hammer decided to fly into my face. that chunk of cash for 5 stitches came in the form of a bill from temple hospital.

between workman's comp, liability insurance, occupational tax and insuring my work vehicles - my guys will not be offered health care until 2014 when i have no choice (yet, i'll do it gladly). health insurance is hard on small business.