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Originally Posted by CoolMikey
You are mistaken, the old, pre-Obamacare system didn't work for perhaps only 10% of the population. The remaining 90% were perhaps not thrilled with it, but were content with it. Obamacare did nothing to improve the situation, only made it worse, by helping the 10% while fucking 50% of the population.
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What "pre-obamacare" system?
Before Obamacare, you either got healthcare through your employer, paid out of the ass for it, or went without.
The problem was the people who "went without" having healthcare. Suddenly they collapse one day, it's a $3k ride to the airport, ER, and then three or four days in the hospital. The total bill comes out to $30k, they cannot afford to pay it, forcing the hospital to cover the costs of treatment, which in turn jacks up the costs for everyone paying for insurance.
The "pre-obmacare" system only worked for those who had healthcare through their employer.