Millions are dropping coverage.

[d.anders]

I don't see how this ends well. Until universal coverage becomes the law of the land, many, many people are going to suffer like never before. I lost my life savings to the cost of caring for my sick parents. My dad had a stroke and my mother had cancer. No one should go bankrupt over the cost of healthcare. I do agree with those who say this is immoral. Sadly, so few in America agree with me.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/business/obamacare-enrollment-decline.html

[+ SidewaysDM]

@d.anders I agree 100 % that nobody should loose their life savings caring for their family members. It is morally and ethically wrong. Every citizen in the richest country in the world, deserves quality lifetime healthcare that everyone can afford. Canada and the UK provide universal healthcare for all of their citizens. Unfortunately, at this time we live in an environment where taking care of fundamental human rights is no longer the priority. 
 

I am truly sorry for the loss of your parents. And the huge, additional burden of loosing your life savings. That is heartbreaking. 

[TonyDown]

Even with our group health insurance plan at a leading research, design and manufacturing company, my coworker had to cash in a 401k as health care costs for her husbands debilitating illness ballooned.  It shocked me how quickly medical expenses can paint us into a corner, even with employer coverage.

A colleague from another company, ironically a medical device company, had to file for bankruptcy due to medical expenses wiping them out.

I recently needed a bone marrow biopsy.  That cost a crap load of money.  The bills were huge.  Without coverage, that would have wiped out a lot of reserves.

I count on never having to drop coverage but realize that is becoming a reality.

Such is life in the States.  

 

Edited 13 hours ago by TonyDown

[Nightowl]

1 hour ago, TonyDown said:

Even with our group health insurance plan at a leading research, design and manufacturing company, my coworker had to cash in a 401k as health care costs for her husbands debilitating illness ballooned.  It shocked me how quickly medical expenses can paint us into a corner, even with employer coverage.

A colleague from another company, ironically a medical device company, had to file for bankruptcy due to medical expenses wiping them out.

I recently needed a bone marrow biopsy.  That cost a crap load of money.  The bills were huge.  Without coverage, that would have wiped out a lot of reserves.

I count on never having to drop coverage but realize that is becoming a reality.

Such is life in the States.  

 

The US is a third world country when it comes to healthcare.

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

1 hour ago, Nightowl said:

The US is a third world country when it comes to healthcare.

This 2-minute documentary on Cuban vs US healthcare draws a similar conclusion in 2008😉:

 

 

Edited 10 hours ago by Vegas_Millennial