• BygoneNeutrino@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    When my aunt was diagnosed with cancer, she quit her job and was approved for Medicaid within a two week period. The government paid for her treatment, and she went back to work a year later once her cancer was in remission.

    …I don’t know how common this is in other countries. It seemed like a pretty good deal from her perspective.

    • W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      13 hours ago

      She shouldn’t have to quit her job to get usable healthcare. Healthcare shouldn’t be tied to your job.

      Marrying the two together is a way to prevent people from switching jobs; why would you when the next place you go has crappier insurance even though it’s best for your overall career.