Comments on: What is Single Payer

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:59:00 +0000

For the first six months that the new single payer system is implemented, you won’t need a referral to see a specialist if you have been seeing one before the system’s initiation. After six months, a referral is required, unless a patient wants to pay for the care out of pocket. The reason for this is to keep costs under control. Another important fact to remember is that a referral from a primary doctor will no longer be second guessed by insurance clerks.

By: Lee Klein

Lee Klein — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:08:00 +0000

I have a question about OneCare. Currently I have Medicare, which gives me the option of choosing and going to a specialist directly, without the requirement to first consult a “gateway physician.” If we pass OneCare, will I still retain this option?

By: Lee Klein

Lee Klein — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:08:16 +0000

By: mercyinmemphis3

mercyinmemphis3 — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:21:00 +0000

I totally agree my disease is incurable and physically and mentally draining it is one of the most painful too RSDS .Bet you have never heard of it until I fell one day and broke pretty much every bone below my knee.We cant afford healthcare premiums so first we maxed out our 10,500.00 mastercard then took out a 10,000.00 loan maxed that out .Before my fall we had exellent credit.Finally we had to file bankruptsy and now we are trying to keep our home.I agree with one of my southern rednecks I assume lets get this done like California.Make it a state to state thing.JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:17:17 +0000

Since the Dems in Congress wont do it, doing it state by state is a great idea. Get er done! Enough already with all the whining.