Hmmm. I don't understand at all. I was thinking the Affordable Care Program was something that people would be getting for free, since it would be paid for by the government.

I am wondering how "socialized medicine" works in countries such as Canada and Great Britain. What fees are involved in them? Are people higher above the poverty level getting it more cheaply?

Thanks. I like the idea of helping the poor to get insurance, but I don't get why some folks would have to pay through the nose. I gather it is the wealthier folks who would have to potentially pay all that money?

Of course, regular insurance such as BCBS requires deductibles and a monthly fee. I guess folks would need to compare cost and coverage in deciding which policy to get. I gather that's what you are saying. To not just jump in to the government program, thinking it will be better than private insurance.