Originally Posted by
SHBR
I haven't had health insurance most of my life. (well before it was required by law)
I've spent around $2000USD on medical expenses in the past 12 years.(a few fractures, one surgery, and some dental work)
If I can't afford the cost of treatment, too bad.
For 35 years I paid cash up front for all medical related stuff. The cash discount was almost always 50% for medical, 15% for dental. And I had few problems anyway. All my peers are getting cancer or stints now. Makes me leery about dropping coverage. And I am getting some age related degenerative issues. Normal stuff but still costs money. A matter of time before a nice size 18 shoe drops on me I guess.