Hello Rob,

 AI>> If it was part of universal health care there wouldn't be any
 AI>> abuse.

 RM> It's part of universal health care in England, and universally
 RM> bad.. an international joke.

I saw this in the movie sicko. It was a big success, at least in that
movie. That's all the info I have ever seen about it. I was impressed but I
may need info from other sources as well.

 RM> We spend about $4500 per person on
 RM> healthcare now. Add dental and that would probably go up a noticable
 RM> amount so you'd best be ready for even higher taxes.
 RM> Also keep in mind that any cost 'per person' is probably close to
 RM> doubled if you want to use cost 'per tax payer' instead..
 RM> Lots of people too young or too poor or not working in a taxable
 RM> situation (i.e.. stay at home parents?) who don't pay any taxes.

We need to pay for it one way or another, out of our pocket or out of our
taxes. I'm not sure what is the best route to go.

I lean toward paying out of our taxes so noone gets left behind.

 RM> Dental may be a health factor but it would have to save them
 RM> a Pile of money for them to consider it. Look at eye exams..
 RM> Dozens of people who don't know they have a problem but refuse
 RM> to pay the $80 or so for an annual eye exam now that it's not
 RM> covered will probably end up blind and costing the system a good
 RM> deal of money (ignoring the 'human' factor) but not costing the
 RM> system Enough money for them to cover eye tests..

My situation is the opposite. I need to replace my glasses every few years
so I pay it. I can't afford to get my teeth done so it doesn't happen.

 Ttyl :-),
         Al

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