Too expensive for single Mums in Australia.

The only reason I have insurance still is because I am still in college otherwise I could not afford it!

I can't afford it right now, but I wish I could. It's very hard when you're sick and you can't afford to go to the doctor.

...can't afford it but need it desperately...

Everyone is covered in Finland. Like in Sweden, it's paid with the tax money.

I live in Sweden. Here it's covered by the highest taxes in Europe - over 50 per cent goes to taxes. Then we are covered in many ways. My mum had surgery and that cost 80 SEK (around $13).

Yes, thanks to my father's service in the Air Force I have Tricare until I turn 21.

Health insurance never seems to really cover all the costs, its a bit of a waste of money.

No, I have no health inusrance. I choose not to. I am a naturalist and believe in pro-active care vs. reactive care. I (or my children) have not been to a doctor for an illness in over 5 years. I have studied and researched so many aspects of natural health that I feel confident that I can take care of any "symptoms" that do appear by addressing the underlying causes.

Yes, I have insurance but without monthly meds of $450. out of pocket, in one year I had $60,000. out of pocket and had to second mortgage my house. Of course I have pre existing problems at the age of 64 as almost anything you can name, they will say was pre existing just to not cover you. We lose lose.