Amen that may actually WORK too if enough people are willing to pay the CHEAPER penalty they may actually take the hint and realize this is NOT what people want.
Yup I for one am willing to accept if I choose not to be covered I understand the risk of dying, Just like my stubborn self REFUSING to ever get a liver transplant if I die at 30 as a result of that decision so be it.And you'll be added to the rolls of "conscientious" (as far as Stockholm syndrome sufferers can be "conscientious") objectors and fined, and covered anyway! Good for you! You're costing the rest of us with your unworthy to survive illness less than you would now when you inevitably go to the hospital for treatment? OR you can just die of your illness at home as God intended
Why would they not sign up if they wanted it?Or maybe they do want it. I don't think that 2 days of website crashing is going to give us accurate figures either way
I am on medication I know that medication may or may not ruin my liver OK I also know that I will likely be on that medication maybe more for life. Why would I if something destroyed my liver that I had to keep doing it is not like alcohol where I can stop drinking. Why would I want to get another liver just to get on MORE medications the ones I am already on PLUS anti rejection medications I would be on for life when there is a limited supply of livers to go around to begin with AND since nearly half of all American adults are on daily prescriptions that means that MANY who may have WANTED to donate will not be able to do so. Thus I am really doing that so someone else will have a better shot at living, in that particular case.
My guess would be a good many that do not feel they need it would rather pay the cheaper penalty.
I understand I cost more, however the main reason I do not want a liver transplant is the reason I said above I will accept most other treatments.
The couple I know can get the Platinum coverage offered in their state at 86.00 per month premium. Just a little over 1,000 per year and that's without the subsidy for average low incomes. And the Platinum is at something like 90% coverage.
