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Healthcare

Background info

The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000.

People without health coverage are exposed to these extreme costs. This can sometimes lead people without coverage into deep debt or even into bankruptcy.

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In 2011, the average healthcare cost for a family of four increased to $19,393.

By 2030, it is estimated that payroll taxes will only cover 38 percent of Medicare costs. The rest will contribute to the federal budget deficit.

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