Reply #2: I know that I have, many times [View All]

[Not_Giving_Up]

I broke two bones in my right hand...When I went to the ER they told me that I needed to see an orthopedist...I explained that I had no insurance, and asked if there was a doctor who could work with me a little. They fixed me up in a nice little splint thingy and told me that I'd be fine. (This was four and a half years ago.)

I need to go to the doctor right now, but can't. I have asthma, but have no rescue inhaler because my refills ran out, and I can't afford a trip to the doctor ($70 minimum!)...I thought I was going to have insurance on 12/1, turns out my boss didn't know what she was talking about, I won't be covered until 1/15/05.

I don't know that the connection between employment and healthcare is the problem. I think that the cost of healthcare period is the problem.