The Recession Hurts Your Pockets And Your Health- Especially Without Health Insurance PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ethan Kalvin   
Tuesday, 28 September 2010 09:55
The facts are alarming and most people do not even know them yet. The number of uninsured continues to grow and there are many reasons why this is happening in the United States at this time. Many of the factors that have to do with the current economic climate in the states, but there are other problems plaguing the system.
by EthanKalvin


The facts are alarming and most people do not even know them yet. The number of uninsured continues to grow and there are many reasons why this is happening in the United States at this time. Many of the factors that have to do with the current economic climate in the states, but there are other problems plaguing the system.

One of the main reasons more people are becoming uninsured is due to increased unemployment. Most people who are collecting unemployment can not afford to pay health insurance premiums and even with COBRA and supplement from the government COBRA payments are still too high for most people. In essence, they are forced to become uninsured.

Another reason for the growing number of uninsured Americans is the fact that more students are not eligible for health insurance through their parents and have to go without health insurance. In a struggling economy, students live in the low-income category and with increasing overhead costs of living they are struggling to maintain their daily life expenses, even without having to pay health insurance premiums.

The current economy is not the only reason why Americans are canceling their health insurance. Many are also under the impression that the health care plan from the government will cover them, so they no longer need to have health insurance on their own. This is not the case given that not only will the health care proposal not take full effect for several years but this plan is not free for most of the population. As a matter of fact, many people may have to pay more as a result of the new plan.

Overall, the increasing number or uninsured will be a problem both by increasing costs of health insurance across the board today, and on the road. It is important for all Americans to realize that they need to maintain health insurance until the government's plan takes effect and will not start canceling their plans with the hope that the future holds. The possibility of U.S. health care system is yet to be determined.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

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