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Friedman (emergency medicine, U. of Illinois) and freelance health writer Raskin overview health care alternatives and money-saving ideas for those attempting to live without insurance. The authors maintain that nearly everyone can get some form of coverage, however limited. They describe how to get care on an ongoing basis, in an emergency, and when it appears there are no alternatives; and they sort through insurance options by state, describe how to create your own health insurance plan, and take care of the special needs of women, children, the aged and the mentally ill. They also describe how to handle denied claims and how to pay medical bills on one's own. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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At a time when healthcare costs are skyrocketing, approximately 47 million Americans are without medical insurance. Setting aside the debate over healthcare in the U.S., this guide explores the best options for those without insurance. Readers will find information on state and federal resources for the uninsured, choosing a hospital, saving on prescription medications, and when to use the emergency room and when to use a clinic. *?According to The New York Times, ?more than 1?3 of the uninsured?17 million of the nearly 47 million?have family incomes of $40,000 or more??According to the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the uninsured, there were 6.6 million uninsured people in high-income homes in 2001, and that number has now increased
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