Reply #16: It might have to do with the fact you practice law

[supernova]

Law firms usually get what they want from service providers.



I'm glad you haven't had a problem, and I'm also appreciative of the fact that you are aware that you are among the lucky.

My sister, alas, who is of a similar age to you, doesn't see the point on HC reform. She has never had a problem either. She's retired from Ma Bell. So thanks to unions, her insurance has always worked just fine. Though, she's unaware of the connection. Her insurance is hunky dory so she doesn't thing "socialized medicine" is the way to go. But she told me a couple of weeks ago at the day surgery clinic that because of cost, she switched to a high deductible policy, 5K out of pocket every year. The day surgery was going to cost her about $1200.

I really hope she doesn't suffer a catastrophic illness and discovers just how inadequate her insurance now is.


Me, I have a pre-existing condition, so I'm always in the "you gotta waite 18 months for your coverage to come fully online." camp. And being a contractor, I have many "new" jobs.

Something must change. This is Dickensian!