I'm really against these government backed programs that just give people health care. I don't think people value what they get for free. What do you think?
There may be some truth to your statement. In a recent study comparing delivery of braces to children, government programs took much longer to provide approval and funding compared to private insurance. At the same time, it took families on government plans three times as long to pick up the brace compared to families paying for the brace themselves.
The brace makers in that study observed that families who got the braces free didn't seem as eager to get their brace. Many phone calls had to be made and reminders given. Families who paid for some or all of the brace picked it up within 30 days. Families who did not spend their own money for the brace took an average of 81 days to pick up the brace.
On the other hand, funding may not be the only issue that low-income families face. Some may not have telephone service. Others may have to move and are more difficult to contact. Language barriers, lack of transportation, and no time off from work can also cause delays in treatment observed in this study.
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