being gay and partner health insurance

[rm]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/09/health/09patient.html

I post this mainly for the heterosexually involved people (and/or non-Americans), who may only have a partial idea of what a clusterfuck this can be. The affidavit of the details of the relationship is particularly appalling to my mind (especially if you follow the link to see what's required).

Comments

[kayleigh-jane.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm here via friends friends and I must say that this is so weird. That affidavit is awful and the whole system has no logic for me. Double taxing, being uninsured when unemployed, signing that your relationship is exclusive. I'm totally baffled.
I'm going to link you to an article written by an American on Dutch social welfare, including healthcare. Not to tease, but to show how it can also be done.

Going Dutch by Russell Shorto (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/magazine/03european-t.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1)

To be clear, basic coverage costs about €100,- a month and is unrelated to your work or maritial status. If you have questions, ask!

[genders.livejournal.com]

Someone just sent me the link to this for unrelated reasons. I'm glad it's going sort of viral.