r/FluentInFinance • u/The-Lucky-Investor • 13d ago

“Medicare for All” would save the U.S $5.1 Trillion over 10 years Discussion/ Debate

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/11/30/easy-pay-something-costs-less-new-study-shows-medicare-all-would-save-us-51-trillion
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u/AggravatingSun5433 13d ago

When I broke my hand in February I made a same day appointment the next morning for 10am at urgent care. The appointment cost $80.

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u/whorl- 13d ago

Obviously, these things are location dependent. The availability of care differs by state and geographic classification (urban, rural) and also whether or not the care facility takes your insurance.

I’m guessing you’re insured and that’s why it cost $80? Because when I’ve been uninsured it was like $300 just to be admitted and speak with someone.

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u/AyeYoTek 13d ago

95% of the country is insured. So you have to be a real outlier to not have insurance.

Obviously, these things are location dependent.

So why is the thread about America and not these locations?

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u/whorl- 13d ago

Being insured and being able to actually see a physician are not the same. Copays are prohibitively expense for a lot of people.

The 5% rate seems to be pulled out of your ass, since the actual number is closer to 10%.

Your last statement doesn’t even make sense; the US has both rural and urban areas. If you click the source you’ll see location by state absolutely matters since a bunch of states have uninsured rates into the teens.