What is the cost of our Congressmen's medical insurance?
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As of about 30 seconds ago, about $241,160,000,000 has been spent based on estimates from congressional appropriations. The population of the United States currently is about 298,116,000. Therefore, the cost per capita is $808.95.
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Yes, the Democrats have "defaulted" their way back into power and you want them to give you affordable health care. HOW did they "default"?\n\n WHY can't you get health care from Bush? You have waited for the Democratic party to get back in and give you health care. I am confused. You are obviously in favor of Bush but he can't give you what is your right and need.\n\nI also think you are lying about your blood tests and doctor visit. There is no way in hell you were charged that much for what you said......."one doctor visit and 2 blood tests".
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We need a health care system in this country and it will be hard to get. You know who is in congress. pro business!\n\nWe need a way to pool the Monet, an have some say into some things, like costs!\n\nHMO's who have people who are paid over 2 million a year plus bonus, plus their stockholders. They are taking all that from you before they have paid a thing!! There are over 450 HMO's in NJ!\n\nWhen I retired from the state, all of a sudden the HMO who represents retired state workers can get pills that I was paying over $12.00 each, I can get a 3 month supply for $4.00! That's right! $4.00 for three months!\n\nMedications is too expensive and needs to be brought under control. I don't have an issue with someone making a profit, but a 14 Million dollar income for 1 person in an HMO? That is obscene, and they have at least 3 more making more than 2 million a year. Now multiply that by the # of HMO's and the money they return to their shareholders, who didn't work a damn day!. That's a lot of money that goes to everything but health care.\n\nI have a ton of those example's, and I am sure we have enough smart people, who are not politicians, who can come up with a health care plan. What do you think an HMO is?
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I am a consultant who earns $75 an hour and have not had insurance for years.  It is not an issue to me.  The issue of the next election should be centered around governments interference in our lives.  Smaller government, less taxes & obliteration of family court.
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Q: How much does gastric bypass cost?\n\nA: This varies according to where you are having the procedure. In doing a little price comparison on the Web, I found that it usually runs between $17,000 and $22,000 dollars.\n\nKeep in mind that the cost of an operation depends on the coverage that you have.  For example, one well publicized case of a man whose son (3yrs old) died of cancer and who had no insurance, was billed $186,000 for a lengthy stay.  The man told the hospital that he would pay them $600.00 per month.  The hospital balked at the offer and sued the man.  The judge was outraged.  After investigating the case, he lowered the man's bill to 68,000.  The man agreed, once again, to pay the $600.00 per month.  This time the hospital accepted and took the money like the thieves that they are.\n\nWhy do I say this?  The judge had determined that if the man had Medicare, Medicaid, or cheap insurance, the entire hospital bill would have been 36,500.  The judge determined that even that amount let the hospital turn a profit, even though the Medicare/Medicaid payments would have been next to nothing (in this case).\n\nThe judge determined that the hospital was overcharging people with no insurance and using that money to subsidize the insured patients bills.\n\nSometimes, its not what the operation costs, but rather what type of insurance that you have.\n\nSince you have no insurance, you need to check with local agencies, federal, state and local to see if there is any aid available.  If you don't own property, go to a hospital that is publicly funded.  These days, almost all hospitals are.  Meet with the financial office to see if you can come to an agreement on a lower price.  Believe it or not, this happens more than you think.  Its worth a shot.  But first, exhaust all help available on the web in your area.\n\nTry going to www.ask.com and type in a question, "How can I get help paying for my medical bills?"  See what comes up.  Then do some Google research on the ramifications of not paying the bill or not paying the bill in its entirety.\n\nBut look around, investigate and plan for this.  Most people end up in bad situations because of inadequate or no planning.\n\nGood luck to you.
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My taxes more than cover what I use in health care ... but I STILL have to pay through my medical insurance ... and what the insurance doesn't cover, I have to fork out from my own pocket ... Even IF the illegals pay taxes ... their taxes won't cover their medical expenses ...  they don't have to pay, but I do ... great order of things, isn't it, when tax paying Americans don't benefit at all, and illegals do ... where's the Government OF the people FOR the people??  Unless of course they mean for the "illegal people" ....
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You will find your answer below\n\nhttp://www.osuokc.onenet.net/Health/costs.html\n\nGood Luck
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the CEO of a company cannot make more than 10X what the lowest paid worker at his company makes.\n\nall US citizens should have the same health care plan we give our elected officials.\n\nsenators and congressmen should be paid $100/yr plus expenses. That way they do it because they want to, not because it pays well (like here in New Hampshire- see link)
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if the ambulance comes as a 911 or requested by another dept i think here in mass it's around $600.00 plus supplies.insurance will pay them a set rate and you'll be resposible for the rest even though they are supposed to accept what the insurance pays them.i had a friend who had to have a med flight and it was like $7500.00
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I am a dentist.\n\nYou didn't pay $800 for two fillings.  You paid $800 for an office visit, x-rays, maybe some other services, and fillings.\n\nWhen you go to a physicians office, do you ask for an itemized list of everything you will be charged for?  Of course not.  So why would you expect this from a dentist?  He/she, like your physician, is running a doctors office and has to do multiple things to diagnose and treat your problem, and simply cannot take the time to explain every damn thing to you.  You seem to view a visit to the dentist like a trip to your auto mechanic.\n\nIt's your responsibility to ask.  You are the derelict who has financial woes and yet failed to ask, "Doctor, how much will this cost me?"\n\nFurthermore, it is your responsibility to know your insurance benefits, not your dentist's.  If you don't know, your dentist's staff would have been happy to determine this for you.  You, of course, failed to ask.\n\nI can understand you're upset with the bill.  But try to remember that your dentist did actually cure you of two diseased teeth.
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your ideas are good, but there is too much money to be made, remember congress get health care and money from drug companies and lawyers, and doctors groups, so why would they want to change it when they get everything they need?\nThey get money from both sides
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Over 50% of America doesn't have any health care, and that is why it cost so much. That is what the providers want in order to keep the cost's up just like the gasoline is going up. They call that an open market. I call it I don't have any health insurance.
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send this to congress
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Your medical bills will probably be at least $2000 if that is your deductible. But the higher the deductible, the lower the premiums usually. Also, when you have health insurance, the doctors actually bill you less than if you didn't have it because the insurance coompanies negotiate lower prices from hospitals and doctors. Since you aren't pregnant yet, do go over everything with your insurance agent so there won't be any surprizes.
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Lots!  Here's one:\n\nwww.online-education.net/medical-billing.html
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Despite some efforts to create a national system, healthcare is still funded largely by joint employer/employee contributions, with the employer typically picking up 70-80% of the cost.  \n\nMore and more options involve HMO's, or health maintainence organizations.  They trade a low-cost co-pay (or insured share of medical cost) for managing practically every decision involving your care.  HMO's often make decisions based on financial considerations.  Other insurance plans are available, but at substantially higher prices.\n\nWith healthcare costs skyrocketing, largely due to vastly increased malpractice insurance premiums, a better solution is needed.  There has been continued talk of "tort reform" which reduces the liablility of a doctor or hospital in a suit.  Other "consumer-driven" insurance plans have been developed that put the insured in more of a position to determine how much his health care will cost.  My wife and I have such a plan, and it offers us some incentive to choose our doctor visits more carefully.