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So, how come people don't just skip insurance? Is there some stupid law that forces you to have insurance? Or is insurance somehow cheaper?
Insurance is cheaper for anyone that has any kind of medical issue.
Especially if it requires regular, long term, medication.
Skipping insurance and going self pay is a risky gamble is cheaper and only works as long as you are in relatively good health, and have no accidents/emergencies... which can end at any moment with someone deciding to text and drive ends up sending you flying like a field goal punt 40 yards down the road.
I know someone who refuses to buy insurance and insists on negotiating with the hospital. He is an attorney so maybe they are afraid he will sue them.
Honestly, i like the strategy. Good for him 🤤
Maybe i should go to law school!