As U.S. health row rages, many seek care in Mexico

[nova]

There are pressures driving up insurance costs. As I previously said, my co-pay 20 years ago was $8, and that is all I paid. Costs are rising rapidly. Just because Allen can cover his employees today does not mean he'll be able to in the foreseeable future.

And what are those pressures exactly? I hear that and hear that and yet nobody ever actually states what those pressures are.

I know what the #1 biggest pressure is but lets see if you do....

Umm, no it still is damn expensive. I forget the bottom line each month. I will try to remember to post that.

Bah, knew I shouldn't have used the word "reasonable"

 

[Accountable]

It has become an entitlement that has greatly expanded from its origins. Where it was mean to insure and not cover every ailment. Interesting you consider it compensation. Which I agree with. It should be taxed accordingly. And people should have freedom to determine what level of coverage they want. Obamas plan is very poorly laid out. Are we going to see options where one could have a high deductible with copays and yet the premium is greatly reduced?? Why no health savings accounts?

Have I posted this yet? Doesn't matter; it fits here too.

http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=8440801

 

[MoonOwl]

Ya know, my dad has an old friend who retired to Mexico. She pays $600/yr and receives complete & comprehensive health coverage. I was surprised to find that out. Yet, I wasn't....