mmmmm...beer 807 Posted August 22, 2024 So our daughter needed to go into the clinic here in Zama, Japan. We went in, had an English speaking interpreter take us through the whole process. Checked in, saw the ENT doctor, diagnosed with an ear infection. Antibiotic medication & one other was dispensed at the appointment. 4,240 yen for the whole thing. Orrrrrrrr.... $29.22 usd! All said and done in 1 hour! It's not even worth sending into the old blue cross insurance company... that's less than our per visit deductable. Although the US healthcare system is pretty good, we're doing something wrong. Though... apparently don't have a heart attack or the like here. They can turn you away... something like 6 American civilians from US bases died in the last couple years by being turned away from Japanese ER's. They are under no obligation to take you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,198 Posted August 22, 2024 Something is wrong indeed. US health system is so darn corrupted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted August 22, 2024 All that chopstick work growing up makes for some really great surgeons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted August 22, 2024 Didja know in Japan,starting at 30 everyone is measured? Those with 36 and above waistlines are flagged for reeducation. ...or sumfin like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,134 Posted August 22, 2024 We should have universal healthcare. Dems push for it. GOP fights it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,618 Posted August 22, 2024 Dang that's like 0.0004 Ethereum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,472 Posted August 22, 2024 44 minutes ago, Herbivore said: We should have universal healthcare. Dems push for it. GOP fights it. Who doesn’t have healthcare now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,399 Posted August 22, 2024 54 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Who doesn’t have healthcare now? About 25 million people. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 1,134 Posted August 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Who doesn’t have healthcare now? see 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,472 Posted August 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Hawkeye21 said: About 25 million people. Why? Obamacare is available to everyone. If you choose not to use it that’s on you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,399 Posted August 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Why? Obamacare is available to everyone. If you choose not to use it that’s on you. I don't know why. You asked the question so I gave you the answer. I think it's like 7% of the population. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,496 Posted August 22, 2024 13 hours ago, mmmmm...beer said: Though... apparently don't have a heart attack or the like here. They can turn you away... something like 6 American civilians from US bases died in the last couple years by being turned away from Japanese ER's. They are under no obligation to take you. Yeah, we should do that here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,563 Posted August 22, 2024 10 minutes ago, TheNewGirl said: Yeah, we should do that here. Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 931 Posted August 23, 2024 9 hours ago, Hawkeye21 said: About 25 million people. Do you know if that figure includes illegal aliens ? Although the ACA provides benefits to U.S. citizens and lawfully present immigrants alike, it does not provide any benefits for undocumented immigrants. The ACA specifically prevents non-lawfully present immigrants from enrolling in coverage through the exchanges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,050 Posted August 23, 2024 11 hours ago, Herbivore said: We should have universal healthcare. Dems push for it. GOP fights it. Just tell us you can't find a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,399 Posted August 23, 2024 32 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Do you know if that figure includes illegal aliens ? Although the ACA provides benefits to U.S. citizens and lawfully present immigrants alike, it does not provide any benefits for undocumented immigrants. The ACA specifically prevents non-lawfully present immigrants from enrolling in coverage through the exchanges. I don’t think it does because I’m pretty sure I got it from a census survey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 931 Posted August 23, 2024 14 hours ago, Herbivore said: We should have universal healthcare. Dems push for it. GOP fights it. Remember the late PJ O'Rourke's famous quote If you think healthcare is expensive now, just wait till it's free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seafoam1 3,050 Posted August 23, 2024 2 hours ago, easilyscan said: Remember the late PJ O'Rourke's famous quote If you think healthcare is expensive now, just wait till it's free. Why the liberals want the government to run anything is beyond reason. It's what separates them from the normals in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
