@tiffanycli As soon as someone is unemployed, Medicaid coverage begins. The drama of US healthcare is that the majority of us who are employed and with healthcare benefits are actually #underinsured in many aspects of coverage. In addition, many have to pay part of the policy premium with salary deductions

«What’s a Black life worth to insurance companies?» - Interesting & revealing Philadelphia Inquirer examination of #US #Insurance practices with lingering legacy of #racial #discrimination where #Blacks were pushed towards being #underinsured. Emphasis upon #BurialInsurance rather than income replacement. Also #Redlining.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/inq2/more-perfect-union-life-insurance-history-racism-20221129.html