Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated! Just kidding, we did. Mee and Jackie kick off part 1 of 2 episodes that Poor People dedicates toward discussing healthcare in the United States. They go through their own experiences as kids, then later as adults, and talk about all the complicated issues that can come with having an employer-based healthcare system, especially in today’s world with COVID-19.
Resources
Basic information about Medicare
Basic information about Medi-Cal
The Coverage Gap
- Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid:
- Health coverage rights and protections (under the Affordable Care Act)
- Total Cost of Her COVID-19 Treatment: $34,927.43 (TIME Magazine)
Some funny editor notes
Definitely had a key learning point: Phones should be turned off and put in another room! Had to edit out those pesky ring tones and vibrations.
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto
