Comment by slowmotiony 3 months ago
Crazy right? Here in europe they just tell me that my medication isn't covered and I have to pay the whole price for it - if I don't like it, I can switch the government and move somewhere else.
A lot more. More than the majority of people are able to.
I'm skeptical of that claim. Of course, they'd prefer not to pay more.
You can do your own research on how much disposable monthly income the typical low-to-middle-class American has, and how much good (i.e. significantly better than employer-provided) insurance costs.
Sure, but not really. Special circumstances (including moving) any time of year, ~or~ open enrollment once each year.
Yes you can't change from a cheap high-deductible plan to a platinum gold super plan the second you feel an expensive emergency coming on, that is an important note. But it wasn't the context here. For chronic disease management you do benefit from completely freedom to find your way to a plan you like eventually.
It is still a horribly overpriced system though.
It’s not like you can just switch insurance companies in the US. Most people have healthcare coverage through their employer.