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Americans Hate Their Private Health Insurance (jacobin.com)

submitted 1 week ago by MicroWave to c/health

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Summary

Americans’ dissatisfaction with the U.S. health care system has reached new highs, with majorities deeming it “poor” and accusing private insurers of lack of transparency, denied claims, and unaffordable costs.

This outrage was starkly evident in public reactions to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, where social media erupted in mockery and shared horror stories of insurers’ practices.

The incident highlights deep, bipartisan resentment of the profit-driven system.

Critics argue this public anger debunks claims that Americans “love” private insurance, presenting a missed political opportunity for Medicare for All advocates.

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[–] [email protected] 59 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Critics argue this public anger debunks claims that Americans “love” private insurance, presenting a missed political opportunity for Medicare for All advocates.

Very few Americans “love” their private healthcare. Those that oppose government funded healthcare simply fear that they will lose what little control they have left.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'll admit: I actually like my insurance. I work for a Fortune 100 company and our benefits are very nice. My insurance covers just about everything I needed it to and more. It's fucking amazing.

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THIS INSURANCE!!!

It fucking shouldn't be tied to my employer! I absolutely hate the fact that there is a gatekeeper between the public at large and decent health insurance.

My largest concern over a government run health insurance is that it will be used as a political sword. Republicans control Congress? Say goodbye to abortions and gender affirming care being covered. Hell, say goodbye to healthcare covering anything if you don't submit to a drug test.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago

republicans are already trying to make those things federally illegal regardless of insurance. No reason to hesitate on a public option when it's already weaponized. Not like private insurers will cover care if it's been banned

[–] ByteJunk 3 points 1 week ago

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THIS INSURANCE!!!

Bro out here imagining like, this nation wide health plan. Next he'll be like "why don't we cut out the middle man and just have the gov provide it?"

Damn commies, I'm onto you

/s just in case