Rob a bank, get healthcare

This guy robbed a bank of $1 for the express purpose of going to jail and getting prison healthcare.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/nc-man-allegedly-robs-bank-health-care-jail/story?id=13887040

 

DEATH PANELS!! SOCILISM!

 

Wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the guy really thought this through.

On one hand, if he had kept his own healthcare coverage, it might have been available at a reasonable rate. If he tries to get this now, not only would there be a 6-12 month "waiting period" in which the provider would refuse to pay for major procedures, etc., but also the pre-existing conditions the man has - growth in chest and two ruptured disks - would cause his premium to skyrocket. While providers aren't supposed to be able to deny based on pre-existing conditions, there's no law (to the best of my knowledge) that keeps providers from jacking the rates, claiming that they need to protect themselves.

The possibility exists that he simply could not afford his own policy, though it's amazing how many people claim they cannot are driving expensive vehicles, taking luxurious vacations and spend more on smartphones and wireless bills than most somewhat fiscally responsible people would.

 

Here's an interesting folo to the story:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43479572/ns/health-health_care/?GT1=43001

Everything sounded OK until this:
He is hoping for a three-year sentence. He would then be able to collect Social Security when he got out and said he would head for the beach.

"I've already looked at a condominium. I've spoken to a realtor on Myrtle Beach," Verone said.

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So ... you have no money for health coverage, wish to manipulate the system and then, with no funds, you wish to purchase a condo in a pricey spot like Myrtle Beach?

Failed the smell test. Big time. You really think Medicare is going to take care of everything? Think again ...