...as do the employees through FICA payroll taxes. 7.65% of every paycheck goes to Social Security, Medicade and Medicare, deducted from the paycheck of the employee. The employer matches that amount for every employee's paycheck.

Self-employed people and private contractors pay the full 15.3% tax on their own. These taxes are not part of personal income taxes.

Pete is right about the availability of healthcare to anyone who needs it in America. If your problem is life threatening, no facility will turn you down for financial reasons. If your problem is not life threatening, you may be directed to go to a different health services provider.

Bob