> What we should have is health insurance premiums based on risk factors such as obesity, even in public systems.
Next thing we know we're all constantly monitored for every single health metrics and pay more for every one that is slightly off.
"Bacon every morning ? Well sorry sir but that'll be $30 more per year. Oh and you drive to work instead of cycling, that's another $60. Our tracking system tells us that you were sitting more than 7 hours per day on average for the last month so we'll have to charge you $0.55 per seated hours for the next 6 months. You should also think about your monthly running goal, you only have 3 days left and 36km to go."
We could also stop insuring people when they start getting unhealthy. Imagine the profit !! /s
What we should do is better educate people about health and stop trying to get them addicted as much and as early as we can.
You’ll get your premium raised for high glucose or cholesterol levels in the Netherlands. Prices are regulated though, and you can’t be denied insurance.
Next thing we know we're all constantly monitored for every single health metrics and pay more for every one that is slightly off.
"Bacon every morning ? Well sorry sir but that'll be $30 more per year. Oh and you drive to work instead of cycling, that's another $60. Our tracking system tells us that you were sitting more than 7 hours per day on average for the last month so we'll have to charge you $0.55 per seated hours for the next 6 months. You should also think about your monthly running goal, you only have 3 days left and 36km to go."
We could also stop insuring people when they start getting unhealthy. Imagine the profit !! /s
What we should do is better educate people about health and stop trying to get them addicted as much and as early as we can.