According to https://www.oneillinstituteblog.org/ 7 billion people in the world do not have access to health care. The US spends 17.2% more on health care as a percentage. Meanwhile, Canada, Iceland, and many other countries offer free healthcare to their citizens.
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010. But, people complain it’s too far, too expensive, or doesn’t accept everyone. Republicans had been working to repeal it, but failed after 7 years after it was signed. “Repealing Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) was going to be a very bad idea, because this leaves many families without affordable care act .” said nurse Maysoon, from Chase Pediatrics, “Insurance companies charge very high monthly pays that not many minimum wage earners can afford.”
resources.ehealthinsurance.com says health insurance coverage for an individual averages to $321 per month, and $833 for family plans. While some low income household are covered by the government, other people with chronic health conditions have to wear medical IDs that say “DO NOT CALL AN AMBULANCE/911” because it costs thousands of dollars to ride in an ambulance in the U.S without insurance. “I gave medication to a woman who couldn’t afford to buy medicine at a sample price that covered the cost of the medication.” said Reem Shenaq, a pharmacist from Julia’s Pharmacy.
Women are less likely to be insured than men, because their incomes tend to be less. “The US should provide complete healthcare for everyone of all age, color, gender, or sexual orientation.” said Mrs. Issa, a citizen of the United States and Canada. Mrs. Issa has traveled to Canada for medical reasons, because their offer of free health care.
While some changes have been made to health care policies, the US’ health care is still more expensive than any other country in the world by a huge sum. As of 2015, 28 million people in the United States under the age of 66, aren’t insured. While that is happening, people in the world die of curable diseases all the time. A matter of living and dying shouldn’t cost money.
Zeinab Alghanem
Middle School Jornalist