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/Secret_Squire1 13d ago

American having lived in Europe and the UK.

No it’s more like having to wait several weeks to be seen by a GP to be told to go home and take Tylenol while resting. I had my foot run over by a car and was told the same thing.

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u/brycebgood 13d ago

"like having to wait saveral weeks to be seen by a GP"

And how long does it take in the US before you get in and are charged $400 for the 7 minute appointment?

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u/bloodphoenix90 13d ago

$400?

Yall not have 15 dollar copays?

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u/aka-j 13d ago

After I meet my $3500 deductible and $3500 co-insurance, it's free!

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u/2h2o22h2o 13d ago

Hey don’t forget the $15k in premiums you (or your employer) paid for that privilege!