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  1. There seems to be a major 'political' difference between the print sources quoted by More Liana and Alan. The distinctions between socialized medicine, universal health care, and single payer healthcare are important. It is almost though Seguro Popular is Obamacare, associated with PRI, and the incoming admin prefers a socialized medicine model, reaching to the nation's most poor and marginalized. Nevertheless, Seguro Popular seems to be well accepted and appreciated by poor, middle class and even the wealthy. The doctors are first rate, and motivated, and facilities/services seem to be expanding at a rapid rate. There are sometimes delays in prescriptions, so you are best bringing your own and then let them dispense them (to only you, of course). There are always sort of co-pays too - I mentioned the MRI for 2,500 pesos, the rental for the kidney stone laser is 12,000 to 14,000, the rental for gall bladder removal brace is 4,000 pesos. The hospital social workers might ask if you have dirt floors, and running water in your home, opening up a whole new layer of subsidies, but they know being permanente you have to pass income requirements. After the current three year 'grace period' that Seguro Popular, or whatever it is called by that time, will likely require an annual fee, based on income, much like IMSS. In the end though, for socialised/universal healthcare to work, it does not require a criticism and "what have you done for me lately" attitude. It requires grassroots community involvement, especially for the kids. You will never hear of anyone donating time and money to an IMSS hospital or a private hospital. Seguro Popular has done much to remove religion from this process, although it is still very strong. I have trying to find a hospital social worker and community activist who is bilingual, and can help put together a list of volunteer and fundraising opportunities. No luck so far. We have been very lucky here at Lakeside, to get on the positive side of the locals, with so many worthwhile charities and endeavors. Let's keep it going. Sometimes, I think the way things are going on in the North, we may have to call in some of the kindness we have shared in our earlier Mexican years. Just a thought.
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  2. Alan, that's the SAME INFORMATION (different news source) that I linked to in my post last night. You pooh-poohed it, said Seguro Popular couldn't possibly be discontinued, and then posted a link to an article from this past July. I find your attitude difficult to take and frankly I'm offended. Don't call people out unless you know they're truly wrong. Did you even bother to open the link I posted? I doubt it. I rarely post something here unless I know what I'm talking about. I watched our president-elect on Sept 29, heard him give the speech, and looked up the link to post it here.
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  3. Those people have no choice.
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  4. Exactly it is not a universal system-just a hodge podge.
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  5. Where did I say all who use SP are poor. I know many aren't-they are just cheap.
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