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Originally posted by Not Me
I was just pointing out that people always think of the uninsured as those who have no other option. Many don't have another option, but there is a surprisingly high number who could be insured if they spent less money on cell phones/cable/clothing/partying, etc.
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Personally, I think of the uninsured as those who do not have an employer through whom they may purchase reasonably priced health insurance. Am I wrong (read: cite please, not me)? There are a lot of jobs that do not offer health insurance, even entirely on the employee's dime, and buying on your own is outrageously expensive because of the adverse selection problem. In other words, of those who do not have insurance, what percentage are nevertheless eligible to purchase that insurance through an employer or other group plan?
