Why go without? (2)

Here is an article I fould with a different demographic swing.....

According to estimates by the Pew Hispanic Center, 59% of the undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are uninsured, compared with 25% of documented immigrants and 14% of U.S. citizens. Undocumented immigrants account for about 15% of the nation's uninsured population, as well as for about 30% of the increase since 1980, USA Today reports. According to USA Today, proposals by leading Democratic presidential candidates likely would "mean little change in undocumented immigrants' health care status" because the proposals would not provide coverage for them (Wolf, USA Today, 1/22)..

WOW...

Why go without?

I was in Florida last week and ran across an USA TODAY Shapshot.

The percentage of people without health insurance by age group:

Under 18 = 9%

18 to 24 = 28%

25 to 34 = 26%

35 to 44 = 19%

45 to 64 = 13%

With these kind of numbers what does it mean?

As you get older you need insurance?

As you get older you have more money and can buy insurance?

One thing for sure - a lot of people under 18 have insurance!!

Who has a new idea?

I was wander in space and ran across this link. It may be biased, it may not be, all I know is that it is an opinion of NPR and it got me thinking. NPR AUDIO Click here for Transcript.

I'm still for fixing a system that does not fit everyone, but I don't want to go down the path of the "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND" education model. No child left behind only helps the slowest kids in the class. The brightest are left wondering when the next lesson will start but are left waiting for the least common demoinator to catch up. I've had many conversations with many school district personnel about this and most agree - the bright kids are suffering so the others can catch up. I don't want healthcare that will punish (lower quality service, less choice in coverage options) the ones with coverage in order to get everyone covered. There has to be a solution to get the lagging population within the covered circle.

I enjoy going to my chiropractor and paying him out of pocket because my insurace won't cover his services. Really I do, no sarcasm. It's my choice and I like him - he treats me and I feel better that before the treatment. I know a MD would take an X-ray or give me Pain Pills for the soreness I feel after a good run. I little manipulation and muscle stimulation and I am good to go. I have gotten recipes from him for soup, stretching exercises, saturday walk-ins, etc. If you live in Phoenix and are looking for an honest Chiropractor click here.