what is the numbe of people who do not have enough insurance?
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The Nat'l debt is now in the trillions but, you would not understand the value of a dollar.
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I definately agree with you, they should see their physician. But HOLD ON! before you start going against them, you also have to see the medical insurance is very high, and it is NOT going to STOP! it will geek on going higher. The reason I said this is almost HALF of all the people in America does NOT have Health Insurance. Right there, thats serious. Plus they have to pay certain amount just to get a visit to their clinic(If the have insurance) if they DON'T have insurance, they should go to webmd.com. That site is very good. But yes, i do agree with you on shortnessof breath. that is an exception as well as heart related symptoms. Getting some answers here helps them get some feed back on what are some possible causeof their pain. if it was VERY serious (physiologically) then they wouldn't be able to type their question in the first place, instead they would dial 911. But I applaud you for bringing this question(Yes, it is a serious question).
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Poverty means going without the essentials.  Some people don't have food, clothing, indoor plumbing, running water, heat, reliable transportation, etc.
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Good Luck, join the crowd of Americans with no insurance. Thank you Mr. Bush! There are state funded insurance you might qualify for, but they are usually closed to new patients. Or you can go to your city public health department, they can help you out.
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There's tons of them. What kind of insurance are you looking for??
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They might be angry that people who have lived in their area for a while didn't come to them first. They might also want to help people who probably don't have a doctor yet and needs one. I'm not sure though.... I've never seen that before.
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Due to lack of facilities and adquate exposure and sometimes lack of enough funds
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If youve never let your insurance lapse, most employer's insurance companies have to cover you including any pre-existing condition. If you've gone without insurance for 3-6 months you might be out of luck. However, don't give up! Many states now offer risk-sharing plans that are as good as any insurance.
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I have medical health and dental insurance now but not always. I think that I get better treatment and have more options available to me by having insurance. I also think that it depends on how good your insurance is too. If you have crappy health insurance that doesn't cover much then you may as well not have insurance at all. It is a big game with the providers and they are all in it for the money. Some insurance companies bargain with health care facilities and will only pay a certain amount where as some insurance will cover at 100%. Which person do you think they'll kick out of the hospital faster? The one that either can't afford it or they are making little money OR the one that they are getting their whole costs paid?\nSad but true. Scandalous actually but this has been an issue for years. The cost of insurance keeps rising because people that don't have insurance usually don't pay their bills or can't pay them in a timely manner so the person who can afford insurance ends up paying for it with higher premiums or deductibles,etc...
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because the people you speak of in your example, think insurance is a rip-off, until they see the need for it- and then they want to buy it..after the fact--they are ignorant and stupid, and have no clue, as to how business works, esp. insurance companies !! I know this because, i am a retired Independent Insurance Broker for life and health insurance, and spent 23 yrs in the business, and had to explain pre-existing conditions to many people, even, supposedly intelligent folks..great question !!!..good luck to you...
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depends on where you go.  If you have no insurance or have low income, there are probably free or subsidized clinics you can get to.  Don't know your location, so you can do a search on the web.  Just be sure to get medical attention as soon as you can - it will be quicker to take care of now then to wait and let complications set in.
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Low-cost insurance availability varies depending on your location.  In most places in the US, Blue Cross/Blue Shield is available with a variety of low-cost options.  Some states also have subsidized insurance programs.  \n\nHere's a link with good info:  http://www.familiesusa.org/resources/tools-for-advocates/other/web-sites-of-consumer-health-assistance-programs-that-help-with-general-health-insurance-problems.html
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I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS RIGHT,  BUT LOTS OF PEOPLE CAN NOT  AFFORD TO GO TO THE DOCTORS FIRST!
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Nobody, is required to provide health insurance..That is a benefit, that you negotiate, with your employer..
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Check out India.  I'm not kidding.  They had a special on Dateline or 60 minutes about uninsured people going to India and paying about a 10th of the price and recovery time is in a resort.
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Healthcare fraud may take months or years to discover.  A policyholder who has a serious, costly medical condition & has relied on fraudulent coverage is not only without insurance, but now unable to purchase it on an existing (pre-existing) condition.  (Due to the customary exclusion of pre-existing conditions in all medical insurance).  This also typically means that other than qualifying for some form of group insurance, the individual can no longer purchase insurance at all, due to underwriting selection practices by the insurers.\n\nThe unpaid medical bills may lead to financial ruin, the inability to obtain replacement insurance may do the same.
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If you are already ill, health insurance will be more expensive. Although that might not be true if you have not yet been treated for your medical condition. If you’re interested in health insurance, you should probably talk with local health insurance agents (link below). Here are a few quick thoughts. I’ve included links in the “Sources” section for each number.\n\n1.Free clinics or county health departments. You might have to pay, but it will be much less than if you go to the emergency room.\n2.Medicaid\n3.Organizations that sponsor people with your condition. I’ve linked below to Needy Meds. Just look up your condition and see if they have links to support groups.\n4.Health insurance through work: if you have been insured within the last two months on a group health plan, such as one through work, then a new group health plan would have to accept you even with your medical condition. Also, group health insurance is cheaper.\n5.State-licensed agents: they can probably let you know about your possibilities of getting and affording private health insurance in about five minutes.\n\nGood luck, and don’t delay in getting help.\nBarnes@MostChoice