HEALTH HW

Sick Around America

“Sick Around America” is a documentary that puts a face on the statistics about the uninsured in the USA. This documentary shows real people who represent the problems of the uninsured and the impact it has on health and the healthcare system. This show can be watched online at Frontline PBS.

Watch the video and answer the following:

1: Example of excellent insurance coverage—the Murray family- why are they so lucky? 2: Examples of job loss= loss of insurance. There are 3 stories/examples –how does loss of insurance affect each person shown in the story.

What is medical underwriting? How is it good for business but not so good for the consumer?

3: Example of Rescission: explain rescission, how it impacts the consumer. Why do insurance companies rescind policies?

4: Nikki White_ example of healthcare not investing in wellness and prevention but will pay for expensive late care treatment. Explain…

5: Massachusetts: the state that mandated health insurance. How does the system work? (mahealthconnector.org)

What are some benefits?

What are some of the criticisms?