Quote Originally Posted by Deven Hall View Post
I have seen the managed care HMO, it looked really nice on paper and that was about it. In ALL areas it failed to actually control any health care costs. I myself agreed that it was more about so called "economic incentives" than actually providing care for someone.
It seems to me that you don't do much reading and know NOTHING about healthcare. How can you "see" managed care HMO but not be a participant, and know so much about it? Nothing in life is free so, if you are one of those who thinks you should have free healthcare, move to some country that already has it and get first hand experience.

When you go into government run healthcare, you can bet that when you need care the most, they will turn and walk away from you. What are you going to do if one of your parents has a heart attack or stroke, or becomes ill with cancer and needs chemotherapy? The doctors have a meeting and say, "They are old and we shouldn't waste money on expensive treatments to make this person well. Let's do nothing and just let them die." What if you become terminally ill and they aren't willing to spend money to buy the expensive medication that will make you well?

We have been members of an HMO for over 20 years and used In-Network doctors and have gotten excellent care from the best doctors and specialists. We are also using an In-Network pharmacy (Medco). Just a few days ago I ordered refills for my medication; one medication cost me $2.00 for a 90-day supply, another cost me $10 for a 90-day supply, and the last cost me $2.00 for a 90-day supply. All I had to do was place my order online and 5 days later, go to the mailbox and pick up my order; they don't charge me shipping fees. That's better than going to the pharmacy and waiting in line to pick up my prescriptions and pay a ton of money for them. Our insurance is provided through the company that my husband works for.