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There is a solution to this paradox. If individuals without insurance were required to repay, at the time of their death, the cost of their healthcare over the
by md2be 10y ago
There is a solution to this paradox. If individuals without insurance were required to repay, at the time of their death, the cost of their healthcare over the last 5 years of life, the economic incentives would change overnight. We already do this and more when it comes to assisted living facilities.
- sokoloff 10y agoHow is that a solution? OK, I'm about to die. I racked up $600K in medical care expenses (or $100K or 'pick a number'). I'm broke and don't have that money. What are you going to do? Not let me die?