The State of NC is considering yet another scheme to make healthcare free. Apparently, some percentage of people living in NC are in debt, and healthcare bills are part of the problem. So, our state leaders want to make healthcare free. Baloney! There is no such thing as free healthcare. Either the hospitals and/or paying patients are going pay for others. Advocate Health System is reporting 35% of their patients currently are non-payers. What will happen if that % goes to 50% or higher. Nothing good!!
I have never supported the idea of healthcare being a “universal right.” People are not “entitled” to anything for free and especially healthcare. Over the last 53 years, I have paid $200,000+ for medical insurance. And- more than that amount for deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. Most people are like me!
Every notable economist knows that full employment is the key to a strong economy. A prosperous economy is good for everyone, especially those families in the lower levels of income. When people are working, their employer provides medical insurance and pays usually 2/3’s to 3/4’s of the premium. Many people work for the healthcare coverage. If healthcare is made free for a large number of state residents, people will quit working. Unemployment will rise dramatically, and the economy will decline which will hurt the exact people our lawmakers are trying to help.
And one more point-under no circumstances should illegals be granted free healthcare. Illegals are already costing NC taxpayers millions of dollars for education, social benefits, auto insurance rates, and law enforcement. Some illegals are already protesting in Raleigh for more “free stuff.” My real estate taxes have gone up $1000 in 2 years to provide funds for illegals in schools.
We must protect our healthcare industry. Passing laws granting free healthcare is not the way!
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