[lbo-talk] most Americans satisfied with their health plans

[John Thornton]

Charles A. Grimes wrote:
> ``I'd be curious how many...had to collect on anything substantial.''
>
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> Exactly. The 57% satisfied represent the people who have nothing wrong
> with them.
>
> Start looking at those who needed some form of medical attention over
> the past year. Or look at the ER stats in county hospitals, or look at
> the Medicare and Medicaid population. A whole new, dark and very nasty
> picture emerges.
>
> CG

I think another reason people claim to be satisfied is they see how 
easily they can lose that coverage. When compared to the only other 
option they can readily perceive, going without coverage, there coverage 
does indeed look pretty satisfying.

John Thornton