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Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2008, 1:10 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

I have to agree with you there.
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2008, 1:06 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Pfffffftttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
Forum: USA
Jul 29th 2008, 12:56 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

:thumbsup: GO YANKEES :thumbsup:
Forum: USA
Jul 28th 2008, 3:08 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

I'm outta this one...it's like banging your head against a brick wall. :rolleyes:
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 4:48 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Exactly...it's all about $$$$, me, me, me, I'm alright Jack.
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 4:23 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Many UK companies offer private healthcare insurance to their employees now...mine did 30 years ago. Maybe it's not necessary but it is an alternative for those who are concerned about their...
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 4:20 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Grr...I've just spotted a typo and it's too late to edit. welfare
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 4:16 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

What makes you think people with good insurance would have to give anything up? As in the UK these people could supplement their healthcare with a private policy. This policy together with their...
Forum: USA
Jul 27th 2008, 1:37 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

In a civilised society people's health and wealthfare shouldn't depend on commercialism.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 11:34 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Depends how he uses it. If he has an ear infection, hay fever, flu, sprains his ankle etc...the yes. If it's for a routine prostrate exam etc...then no.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 11:32 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Patient Assistance Program (PAP) it's for those who have no or very limited income, insurance etc. Most pharma companies offer this service but it has to go through a doctor.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 11:27 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

NI contributions have nothing to do with the NHS...it's for the government pension.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 11:19 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Actually I seem to remember reading that the majority of people in the UK get free prescriptions...people up to the age of 18 or whilst in full time education, retired, unemployed, people with...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:51 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

How many Americans are in a comparable paying job to Keith with comparable insurance cover? I really don't think Keith is a good example of an average American or US resident.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:39 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Pre-existing conditions if the health insurance doesn't cover it the NHS do.

Yes but if Keith didn't pay for meds insurance how much would he be paying. In the UK it is $15 but for many the...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:35 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

That's another difference between Yanks and Brits...when you get married you get a new family. When Brits get married they get in-laws. :lol:
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:29 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Many, many people who work in the UK have private medical insurance through their employers. This is a small fraction of the cost of healthcare insurance here...the standard is also much better...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:17 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Exactly...both systems are flawed but at least in the UK everyone is entitled to healthcare and meds.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:04 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

I have had several surgeries in the US...no overnight stay required. I have had a couple of surgeries in the UK through BUPA. Although I received excellent care here...it doesn't hold a candle to...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 2:02 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

If he's a millionaire he soon won't be.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 1:48 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

But you haven't actually watched them have you? Didn't you once say you'd not been to the UK?

Sorry Tracy but I don't think you have any experience at all of the NHS.
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2008, 1:38 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

No Tracy it is not the same...how can it be?
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2008, 11:35 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

Both...and medications.
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2008, 10:38 pm
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

I have said many times we have received excellent medical care since living in the US. That said we are lucky we have excellent medical insurance and can afford the co-pays. Those that don't...
Forum: USA
Jul 25th 2008, 11:58 am
Replies: 1,214
Views: 47,677
Posted By Jerseygirl

Re: Land of opportunity...

He can say what he likes...nothing much will happen. :(
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