-> On 28 Apr 09  10:48:00, Bob Klahn got back to All 
-> Re: National Health Care.

 BK> mother, one son, working 25 hours a week for $12.50/hr. She
 BK> just got her hours increased from 15/week. She has no medical
 BK> insurance. That's just over $16K/yr.

 BK> Someone please explain how this woman will ever be able to
 BK> afford health insurance from the private sector.

Well, it's only about $500/month, and won't cover any pre-existing 
conditions... 

She could always take her kid to work to cut back on child care.  And, she 
might as well cut back on food and maybe live in her car.  

That should make it affordable, except for the unaffordable co-pay.  



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