[redwitch]

Being one of those uninsured and being unable to find affordable coverage due to pre-existing and present health issues, that cartoon doesn't even elicit a chuckle but rather a huge sigh because it's true. Right now, I have three medical conditions that I should see a doctor for but there is no way I can afford to do so. They aren't emergencies so I have to pay for treatment up front. One of these conditions might be life threatening if not treated. One most definitely is but would be whether I had coverage or not. One is just an irritant.

I'm still negotiating the medical bills for my surgery in November (and still getting new ones!). So far, the bills have totalled $84,482 and I've gotten them down to $57,000.

I doubt a new administration is going to be able to do much of anything. Right now, America is far too deep in debt to realistically consider getting a national health care plan and the debt that will entail. Maybe after (if?) we find a way to lessen the debt we can seriously work out something that will help the uninsured, whether employed, self-employed or uninsured. It is certainly past time.