In Ohio, two citizens between age 25-64 die every day because they don’t have health insurance, according to a report released by Families USA, a health-care consumer advocacy group. According to the report, more than 5,100 working-age adults in Ohio died because they lacked health insurance between years 2000-2006.
Previous studies show that uninsured residents are three times more likely to delay or forgo needed medical care like checkups, screenings and other preventive care. Because of this, they are more likely to be diagnosed with disease in an advanced stage and thus their chances of survival are decreased.
U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton said the study underscores the need for Democrats’ national health care reform proposals.
In Ohio, two citizens between age 25-64 die every day because they don’t have health insurance, according to a report released by Families USA, a health-care consumer advocacy group. According to the report, more than 5,100 working-age adults in Ohio died because they lacked health insurance between years 2000-2006.
Previous studies show that uninsured residents are three times more likely to delay or forgo needed medical care like checkups, screenings and other preventive care. Because of this, they are more likely to be diagnosed with disease in an advanced stage and thus their chances of survival are decreased.
U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton said the study highlights the need for Democrats’ national health care reform proposals.
Do you know that employment-based health insurance is the only serious source of coverage for young Americans who cannot apply for Medicare? Medicare is available for the poor yet those who are not so poor can’t receive it. Studies show that between 2000 and 2004 the number of Americans younger than 65 rose by 10 million but the number of non elderly Americans covered by employment-based insurance fell by 4.9 million. This means that fewer and fewer Americans apply for employment-based health insurance though it is a necessity for many.
Clinton and Obama differ in perspective when it comes to health policies. Obama believes that people don’t have health insurance because they can’t afford it even if they want it. He aims to lower the cost of insurance. Clinton wants everyone to have cover and she will demand a penalty from those who don’t acquire it. However they both agree that insured people will be allowed to keep their current cover and that they will be offered news options and the less they earn, the higher the subsidy. Large employers will pay for al or part of health care cover and insurance companies must not be picky of customers.
Q What is the first thing I should know about buying health coverage?
A Your aim should be to insure yourself and your family against the most serious and financially disastrous losses that can result from an illness or accident. If you are offered health benefits at work, carefully review the plans’ literature to make sure the one you select fits your needs. If you purchase individual coverage, buy a policy that will cover major expenses and pay them to the highest maximum level. Save money on premiums, if necessary, by taking large deductibles and paying smaller costs out-of-pocket.
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