The More Things Change...

Yesterday, I enrolled in the orientation portion of cardiac rehab for regaining my strength after the 5-way heart by-pass surgery.

One of my fellow enrollees was from the Middle East (Afghanistan), and he had no insurance. He will get exactly the same rehab program that I will get.

Then as I went to the office to give them my payment methodology, the only other person applying was a very YOUNG Latina, who did not speak English — with her brand new baby.

So, who is going to pay for these un-insured – both of whom will get all of the needed medical services?

The answer is a) the taxpayers, or b) the already insured through increased premiums, or c) the hospital will write it off as unrecoverable.

Now, under the five new health bills under Congressional is considering, who will pay the bills of these un-insured — both of whom will get all of the needed medical services?

The answer is a) the taxpayers, or b) the already insured through increased premiums, or c) the hospital will write it off as unrecoverable.

The only difference is that 1) taxes will go through the roof, 2) the government will get more involved in every aspect of your medical life.

(Sigh)