Health Insurance
Why Is Healthcare Coverage So Important?
Individual, Family, and Community Well-Being
Having access to healthcare is vital for the effective functioning of society in general. Health insurance is essential as a means of payment for the treatment of sickness and disease. Individuals are more productive when healthy. Access to medical services provides a means to detect and prevent smaller issues before they become major concerns. When parents are able to handle the family’s financial needs, less governmental resources are needed. Communities can proposer as individuals and families are not burdened with the cost of unpaid medical bills that affect their financial health.
Healthcare Utilization
Many use the emergency room (ER) as the primary means to receive healthcare services. Without coverage, the cost of using the ER is generally passed on the taxpayers through a system of public funds from federal, state, and local government sources. Simply put, the more people that have healthcare coverage, the more the public can save in higher taxes.
Those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable and need care management programs to ensure they have medications and treatments available. Without a means to pay to see a physician or get medication, many go without services until the situation becomes serious. Prevention is important to keep visits to urgent care and emergency rooms to a minimum.