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GoFundMe CEO: One-Third of Site's Donations Are to Cover Medical Costs (time.com)
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According to a new report from Gallup, uninsured rates in the U.S. have reached a four-year high

Older article from 2019, but kind of relevant today.

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[-] clutchtwopointzero@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago

Whi is the failure of actual insurance not seen as criminal contractual fraud?

[-] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Because they write the contracts on the policies VERY carefully such that it’s NOT a breach of contract. There are armies of lawyers whose job it is to make that a thing. It’s 100% legal and above board.

Also, lobbying.

Also also, regulatory capture.

Also also also, profit über alles 🫡

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