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Jitensha · 03-22-2010

I don't know why you guys look so down on this win for America when the rest of the first world has government funded health care. When I lived in Japan for a year I experienced it first hand. This was before Obama was president, before I even knew what universal health care was, but when I finally had the opportunity to use it, I was amazed over this government service. I originally started there with an international company insurance, but I found it to be overpriced and annoying because you had to pay in full and then receive owed money later on, so I decided to switch to the "national health insurance". I payed around 20 bucks in total for the year, and I never worried about it again. Later on I had an issue with my leg and I went to go see the doctor about it. I decided to go to a nearby clinic for a check-up on my leg, then a follow up the next week. Each time I only paid $10 INCLUDING the prescription medicine. The doctor was very friendly, and caring for me, no different than any other doctor I visited. After the 2 weeks, my problem went away, and luckily I didn't have to see another doctor while I was in Japan, even though I knew I could if I needed to.

Since coming back to the USA, I've had problems finding work. Because of this, I obviously can't afford health insurance and there is SOOO much that I need to get done. I haven't seen a OBGYN in over a year, I have compacted wisdom teeth for 6+ months now that are EXTREMELY painful, my leg problem has come back, and I need to get the meds I got before, and lastly I have Costochondritis and panic attacks. I really need meds for these...I've been without health insurance for so long, and not seeing the doctors I need is going to lead to more health concerns. Having a universal heath care system will help us take care of these problems before we have too many, and cannot work any longer or provide in our communities. It might take time to get these laws implemented, but one of the things the president said he would get out there ASAP is to allow parents to put their children up to 26 years old on their insurance plans. That would help me a lot.

OK, we all know the bill isn't perfect, but in time it will be as close to perfect as possible. I think what went on yesterday is the first step into getting to a more modern and peaceful America.

03-22-2010	#54
Jitensha Sergio's little doll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 957	Re: Health Care Passes the US House! I don't know why you guys look so down on this win for America when the rest of the first world has government funded health care. When I lived in Japan for a year I experienced it first hand. This was before Obama was president, before I even knew what universal health care was, but when I finally had the opportunity to use it, I was amazed over this government service. I originally started there with an international company insurance, but I found it to be overpriced and annoying because you had to pay in full and then receive owed money later on, so I decided to switch to the "national health insurance". I payed around 20 bucks in total for the year, and I never worried about it again. Later on I had an issue with my leg and I went to go see the doctor about it. I decided to go to a nearby clinic for a check-up on my leg, then a follow up the next week. Each time I only paid $10 INCLUDING the prescription medicine. The doctor was very friendly, and caring for me, no different than any other doctor I visited. After the 2 weeks, my problem went away, and luckily I didn't have to see another doctor while I was in Japan, even though I knew I could if I needed to. Since coming back to the USA, I've had problems finding work. Because of this, I obviously can't afford health insurance and there is SOOO much that I need to get done. I haven't seen a OBGYN in over a year, I have compacted wisdom teeth for 6+ months now that are EXTREMELY painful, my leg problem has come back, and I need to get the meds I got before, and lastly I have Costochondritis and panic attacks. I really need meds for these...I've been without health insurance for so long, and not seeing the doctors I need is going to lead to more health concerns. Having a universal heath care system will help us take care of these problems before we have too many, and cannot work any longer or provide in our communities. It might take time to get these laws implemented, but one of the things the president said he would get out there ASAP is to allow parents to put their children up to 26 years old on their insurance plans. That would help me a lot. OK, we all know the bill isn't perfect, but in time it will be as close to perfect as possible. I think what went on yesterday is the first step into getting to a more modern and peaceful America.