I recently read an article about some place they wanted to make it madatory that providers approve and pay for sexual reassignment surgery, and I am sure all the the "prep" and all else that goes with it.
With the Universal Health Insurance idea, woudl these types of procedures be allowed?
What other things woudl be next? Would we start paying for abortions, voluntary amputations, pectoral implants, hair transplants? what, what else?
2007-06-07 08:06:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Fish, its not, these are just a few examples.
2007-06-07 08:10:48 · update #1
My only question is where is all this money coming from???
How much can you tax the American family?
And why should I pay for some guy to become a women or women to become a guy.
2007-06-08 09:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's for the American people to decide.What's covered around the world by Universal health insurance is not the same everywhere you go.
There are countries where almost all medical procedures are covered,there are others where only basic and or life threatening medical treatments are covered.
In America it would be new so you start fresh.You can include those procedures if the majority thinks that's a good idea.My guess is the majority thinks that wouldn't be a good idea though so there is no need to include those procedures.
I know exactly one country where sex changes are covered by national health care,the Netherlands and that makes sense for them.The majority of the Dutch people agree that gender dysforia is something serious and people suffer if they don't get the operation.My guess is Americans think very different about that.
It's about Democracy,procedures that aren't supported by the majority of the American people should definitely not be included.
Furthermore is it a fact that's been proved in many countries that including everything or almost everything is not the way to go.Such systems usually collapse
2007-06-07 08:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by justgoodfolk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I worked for the federal govt all procedures were paid for except abortion.
Elective surgery such as pectoral implants and hair transplants would not be allowed, as they aren't under the majority of private carriers.
Transgenderism is still considered a mental disorder, so sexual reassignment surgery is a corrective procedure for mental health in these contexts.
2007-06-07 08:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be a mess. Some states and counties already pay for elective surgery. The state of California paid for abortions. You had to apply for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and if you qualified, the abortion was covered. I'm not sure if that's still going on.
What happens if you have elective surgery and you develop an infection? What about mental health? Drugs?
Are we getting to the point where health care is a right? A free right? Why not water? Why not food? I guess I'm missing the point.
The most important thing would be to remove the profit in a capitalist enterprise? I'm so confused.
2007-06-07 08:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To pay for somebodies abortion is a small price for peace of mind. Universal coverage will make life of millions of people much happier ,unless you are an insurance company or enjoy being ripped off by that predatory system. Besides,private medical care will be available for those,who choose special treatment.
2007-06-07 10:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by eugene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apparently its already happening in some parts of California. that is exactly what is what is included in this exclusive "Universal Health Care" package
people ignorantly assume that UHC means everyone will get a check up. on the contrary, we cannot for get those who abuse the system. thereby blocking everysingle individual who needs it.
capu- and just how do you remove profit motive from the health care business? that is the driving motivation for drug companies to produce medicines
Bottom line: I want to pay for what I want and abortion and corrective surgeries should not be included
2007-06-07 08:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jahpson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are talking about the fine details of a plan which could be debated and decided. The important thing is to remove profit motive from health care decisions.
2007-06-07 08:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by capu 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I assume abortions yes, the rest of the cosmetic surgery no.
Most state/public health plans do not pay for these.
2007-06-07 08:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cosmetic surgeries allowed. That would be my take on any type of universal health care. I do believe it would not be covered unless medically necessary, and I cannot see how sex change is medically necessary unless you are a hemaphrodite and need to pick one...
2007-06-07 09:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by bs b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say, stick with the universal HEALTHCARE. that means anything pertaining to health, then yeah we will pay for it. but as for sex changes and abortions and plastic surgery, go to hell, not from my tax money
2007-06-07 08:10:15 · answer #10 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋