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Originally Posted by Halk
As I understand things in the USA there is very basic healthcare for all. On top of that anyone can purchase a separate plan, although most people buy into corporate schemes which are significantly cheaper.
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In a word...no.
I cannot obtain health insurance period no matter what the price. Well, there is a program (actually a very limited lottery type program) in each state where people in my situation can obtain rather expensive coverage that ends up costing as much or more than the treatments needed for me to simply function daily. Or about $12,000/yr out of my pocket minimum...for something I was born with and for which no cure exists. And any current meds which might potentially (tried over a dozen so far in my life and none have done anything, this is not unusual for my situation) help are far more dangerous than living with the 24/7/365 pain.
And consider this, my disease was Dx'd at 9yrs old (41yrs ago) and prevents me from being able to work for someone else for multiple reasons, not the least of which is I do not know from hour to hour, let alone day-day if I will be able to work or even get out of bed. So, I work as a consultant instead. But, even that is getting harder to do every day. So, no shot at group coverage via some AmeriCorp anyway...
I had a longer answer, but you know what? It matters not at all...