http://trobee.com/blog/a-little-perspective-on-healthcare/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Random thoughts of a worshiping cyclist Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:37:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://trobee.com/blog/a-little-perspective-on-healthcare/comment-page-1/#comment-640 Rick Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:19:16 +0000 http://trobee.com/blog/a-little-perspective-on-healthcare/#comment-640 Another number to consider, how about all those who are part of a medical sharing plan (not insurance)? Some of these groups have paid out millions of dollars of medical expenses. The plans that I am aware of are faith-based, cheaper that traditional insurance, and offer prayer and other emotional support networks not offer by insurance. And here is the kicker - since they are not considered insurance, the money spent on these programs are taxed. Imagine if government would just back out and let these groups flourish without the added burden of being taxed by the government. Another number to consider, how about all those who are part of a medical sharing plan (not insurance)? Some of these groups have paid out millions of dollars of medical expenses. The plans that I am aware of are faith-based, cheaper that traditional insurance, and offer prayer and other emotional support networks not offer by insurance. And here is the kicker – since they are not considered insurance, the money spent on these programs are taxed. Imagine if government would just back out and let these groups flourish without the added burden of being taxed by the government.

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