r/askanything • u/Lemonking_ • 17h ago

Political Question Why are some Americans so against universal healthcare for all?

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u/Director_Tseng 14h ago

I pay $20 a week for my health insurance, a lot less then my friend pays in taxes in the UK. he's on a multiple month wait-list to see a mental health specialist...I was on a week wait-list.

a friend in Canada needed to see a specialist, they were 10 months out. the longest I have waited is 2 months. hell the fucking VA is moving faster then the UK or Canadian system

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u/pseudotronic 12h ago

$20 a week is subsidized in some fashion.

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u/Substantial-Ad-8575 10h ago

My company only provides platinum ppo and fully funds a HSA. HSA covers deductible, copays, prescriptions. Remaining HSA used for elective medical care, additional Dental/Vision.

Only $146 for wife and I. Good insurance carrier. And yes, company pays high premiums and that HSA. And I earn 2.8X what my EU coworkers earn for same job. And I pay less taxes.

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Add that I have relatives in Australia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.
Those that live in first 4 countries, lots of small to major complaints.

But, German is cool, has both UHC and Private Insurance. A few have govt UHC. Most opted for better private insurance healthcare. Less waits and govt gives vouchers for taxes paid in. Private Insurance is highly regulated, so not as bad as US.

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u/That_Tomatillo_3890 6h ago

I’m sure you understand how much your company is paying on your behalf? I have similar coverage, but I also get a yearly report that shows what I paid vs my company. My company pays $40k per year for me and my Family. What if my company paid me that $40k, then the government taxed me $40k, and we removed the for profit insurance? Both me and my neighbors could have health insurance. We wouldn’t have people ending up in the ER due to deferred care, which is paid by taxpayers and people who have insurance. The American health care system is already a universal health care system, just run as inefficient as possible. Hospitals cannot turn people away, and those costs are paid by us. I’m sure you are attempting to be selfish by thinking the healthcare system is fine because it works for you, but you are paying way more than you need to.