Originally Posted by cyclezealot
Talk to cousins w/o medical coverage. She has a back injury.Can'tsee a medical doctor because it would bankrupt her. I feel for her, goes once a month to a chiropractor, because he gives her a discount and that's the best she can do. So many family I have met with this problem.
Maybe not Turtleguy's problem. But, so many do have this dilema.
And I ride with people in California with no insurance . What a risk they take !
Excuse my rant, but TIghtwad's comments pulled my chain. Hope it is not Turtle's cause for his failure to correct his condition.
Here in France you can have medical coverage for under $100 a month . Even if you don't - a visit to the doctor will not bankrupt you. From my expereince, probably less than a US insurance deductible.
I guess your cousin hasn't heard about medicade. If she honestly can't afford medical insurance, she should qualify for our government program called medicade. If one can afford insurance, they should pay for it, not their neighbor. You're right, It's stupid to refuse to invest in insurance, but some people would rather have a new car (or bike, etc.). It's a choice, not a dilema.