tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post2374594679881719395..comments2023-10-14T06:07:31.331-07:00Comments on Sensible Simplicity: The Biggest Obstacle to Simple Livingjaywfitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16595735135764976764noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-15504741812337537372008-11-01T18:18:00.000-07:002008-11-01T18:18:00.000-07:00We definately need national health insurance and I...We definately need national health insurance and I don't think it will cost much more than we are paying now. I think most people don't realize how much their employer pays for their insurance. My wife and I have a small business and a group plan and it costs the two of us $12,000 a year and I have an HSA plan and my wife has full coverage. My wife has a prexisting condition so this was the only way we could get insurance.Amoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320274760955752831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-8659519583118190822008-10-17T20:03:00.000-07:002008-10-17T20:03:00.000-07:00I have a friend with the same condition, some of y...I have a friend with the same condition, some of you know Patrick.<BR/><BR/>He's a commercial pipefitter, but seldom gets insurance on the temp job he works.<BR/><BR/>So I asked what he did to treat it.<BR/><BR/>"Lug around heavy cold steel objects all day. Ha ha ha." He replies.<BR/><BR/>Yup.jaywfitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595735135764976764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-5546698087524054302008-10-17T15:59:00.000-07:002008-10-17T15:59:00.000-07:00Jay,Yup, health care sucks. Buying it by yourself ...Jay,<BR/><BR/>Yup, health care sucks. Buying it by yourself on the open market is too expensive, and they'll probably hit you with preconditions. I'd love a Canada-style single payer system -- I don't see how it could be any more bureaucratic or expensive than then system we've currently got, and it'd be far more equitable.<BR/><BR/>I sort of keep forgetting about this whole issue since I'm in my 20s...Bob Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598368072366661638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-4323545090382454412008-10-17T04:25:00.000-07:002008-10-17T04:25:00.000-07:00First let me say your condition really sucks. I'v...First let me say your condition really sucks. I've had something called "mixed connective tissue" disorder for over 20 years now and it is very similar to what you have. Fortunately, mine has mostly been in remission over the years but when it flares its a bitch. Seems every time I turn around someone has some sort of auto immune disease, and they all suck ... no cures! Knowing something about you Jay, I'm sure you are doing all you can to avoid the drugs, surgery, etc., taking the natural way whenever possible.<BR/><BR/>That said, I have serious doubts about a Federal health care plan. Medicare has been a godsend for the elderly, but its becoming pretty apparent to me that we cannot afford it in the long run, not with all the baby boomer coming online and the escalation in medical care and costs. As Mr. Lucky mentioned, another country could be an option. You may not have to relocate, just go there for the treatment. I've heard of people going to India for heart treatments, etc. for a faction of the US costs and its first rate.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113894254473317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-40896512341116743512008-10-16T13:43:00.000-07:002008-10-16T13:43:00.000-07:00FUCK! 5 times! Why am I still here?!!! ok, calm...FUCK! 5 times! Why am I still here?!!! ok, calm down. Whew. Firey aren't I? Dang, just start up a new email account and I get to talk here...<BR/><BR/>First of all, let me say that I sympothise with your condition. May you find the best natural preventative cure.<BR/><BR/>As I was saying, with luck, the health care system will be improved in the coming years. HOw can we have a country, where 90% of it is bankrupted by medical cost is something bad happens. It's screwed up so bad now, we nearly need to begin again from scratch. Some folk seek care for every hangnail, while others only seek care when on death's bed. WE have to have a system where we are responsible for ourselves. Seek a lot of treatment, and you pay more than someone who seeks little. If we take care of ourselves (or are lucky enough to have good genes) and are healthy, we pay less than we other sickly ones. The sickly ones who seek lots of treatments pay more than sickly ones who seek less.<BR/><BR/>One possiblity is to relocate to a another country, where treatment costs a fraction of what it does here, and is often better care. Or do as my ex-gf did, who quit her job & lost her insurance to go do a Thru Hike. What are you going to do for health care, I asked her. Christian Scientist, she cheerfully replied. It's not a bad solution.mr luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926968723731339162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7129333358952251907.post-10414455060234824722008-10-16T13:28:00.000-07:002008-10-16T13:28:00.000-07:00do you know how frustrating it is to try to reply ...do you know how frustrating it is to try to reply and this fucked up Google password thing won't let one?!! FUCK!!!mr luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926968723731339162noreply@blogger.com