Tia Fish
Nancy Cook
Writing 122
29 October 2013
A World Of Less Worry
Imagine
a world where no one had to worry about health care . No matter the kind of
circumstances people would always be covered. Over forty- seven million people
in America are uninsured (Kaiser Par 1). Unlike many, I am one of the few young
adults who is still covered through my parents, health care plan. Because of
the ACA, I am able to stay on my parents plan till I'm twenty-six. Allowing
young children and adults to stay on their parents plan is extremely
beneficial. It gives them the ability to maintain a healthy life and keeps them
secure if they may need to visit the doctor.
Creating a firm foundation in health care when children are young, may
help eliminate more visits down the road. Regardless of age, work status, or
financial situation, health care should be available to everyone in the U.S,
and Obama Care provision for young people are good for America.
Many young
people choose not to have health care because of prices of insurance . This may
seem like a good idea, but in reality, they’re only hurting themselves and
affecting the ones they love. By not obtaining health care one could face debt,
reduction of income, or even fines.(Hill Par 1-3). Even worse, youth could end up taking their parents retirement money by just simply not having health
care. Beginning in the new year in 2014
the majority of Americans will be required to get insured in health care, and if
they don’t become insured they will have to pay a fine (Hill Par 1-3). No one knows what illnesses they may face,
that is why it’s important to maintain a preventative care to prevent diseases
and illnesses from arising. Even if the majority of the population chooses to
either have insurance, many adults don’t even have access to health insurance.
Either they may be self-employed or their employer doesn't offer benefits.
People
will say young adults should be allowed to remain uninsured because it's during
a time when they are less likely to need healthcare. Many children and young
adults are less likely to become sick as often when they are young then
compared to an elderly person. However, by making sure young children and
adults have constant access to care when they are young, it will help establish
a healthier life and eliminate greater risks down the road. Young people are just as prone to infections
and illnesses as grown adults are. That is why health care should be given to
all categories of age. I believe the ACA is a great program and will help make
the young people of today stronger in the years to come. Allowing children to
be on their parents plan even if they are finished with college or married,
gives the young adults time to find a job that has benefits in health care and it also gives them the opportunity to save
money while trying to build their own life as a new adult.
As a young employee, I only work four to
five days a week. Because of the hours I receive and the position I obtained
when hired, I don’t qualify for benefits in health care. If my parents did not
have health care, I would have no coverage at all. Even though I only go to the
doctor a few times a year I know that myself and my family would not be able to
afford to pay the bills out of pocket. If it wasn't for the ACA, many young
adults like myself would be uninsured and most of us probably wouldn't go to
the doctor unless it was urgent. This in data would leave us not only to suffer
but, to not get the adequate care we need before it becomes severe.
ACA is the building block to making sure
that young children and adults get a firm foundation in preventative care. Not
only does this act play a role in patient protection, but it also provides
support to young people who are unqualified to be insured. Choosing health care
is the best is the best alternative for not causing great distress in life. It can
also avoid unwanted financial difficulty or health problems. So no matter what
ones position may be on this topic, know that one’s health is something only
someone can preserve and protect throughout one’s life.
Work Cited
1. Kaiser PAR 1,” Key Facts
about the Uninsured Population << >> The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.”,
Key facts about the Uninsured Population. N.p.,nd Web. 30 Oct. 2013
2. Hill PAR 1-3 Hill, Cindy .The Effects Of Not Having Health
Insurance On Personal Finances. Livestrong , 2010. Web. 30 Oct. , 2013
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