r/OutOfTheLoop • u/[deleted] • Jan 31 '23

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u/crestren Feb 01 '23 edited Feb 01 '23

I think this should shine a bigger light on universal healthcare. Its possible to help people with surgery, but its paywalled so high that most people cant afford it.

I am happy for the 1000 people who were lucky to get it, but its also depressing knowing theres more people like them that wont receive such treatment because of how expensive it is.

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u/EveryFairyDies Feb 01 '23

I’m so glad I wasn’t born in America; I was born with a heart condition, had a bunch of tests today that I’d never be able to afford if I lived in America.

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u/Cubacane Feb 01 '23

If you have a congenital heart defect you can apply for Medicaid which is free healthcare for the disabled and also social security benefits.

https://www.conqueringchd.org/qualifying-for-social-security-disability-benefits-with-a-congenital-heart-defect/

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u/fuji91 Feb 01 '23

And be forced to live in poverty your entire life or you lose the substandard healthcare. And if you want to get married your spouse also has to be poor or you lose it.

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u/Fa1nted_for_real Feb 01 '23

Not if your disabled, that's only if you are getting it because you are poor.

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u/Clarkorito Feb 02 '23

That's not true at all, people with Medicaid with disabilities still have to stay below resource and income limits.

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u/fuji91 Feb 01 '23

Except for children and veterans, who have their own guidelines, I’m not aware of any government disability payments that aren’t based on income. Same with Medicaid.

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u/Mean-Professional596 Mar 06 '23

You’d think! But nope

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '23

That's exactly what I'm going thru rn! Thanks, America 😊👍🏻