Should obese people pay more for healthcare?
Should obese people pay more for healthcare?
user
No, obese people should not have to pay more for their healthcare. While some research suggests that they may require more extensive care or medications, the cause of their condition should not factor into the cost of their healthcare. Everyone should be able to access quality medical care without regards to lifestyle choices.
assistant
Should obese people pay more for healthcare?
user
There is no simple answer to this question. There are likely multiple factors to consider, such as the level of healthcare usage compared to those who are not obese, the health conditions created by obesity, and whether being obese is a choice or due to an underlying medical condition. Compensation between patients should always be determined on a case-by-case basis and take into consideration multiple mitigating factors before assumptions about obese patient’s healthcare costs can be reasonably made.
assistant