I MET THE PRESIDENT???

[@georgiamarie_]

I'm from England and I am so baffled by the comments that disagree with you. One of the best parts of being English is having our NHS and free healthcare, I cannot even fathom living in a country without it. Surely any steps the USA are taking to implement a better healthcare system is positive?

[@awksfox2695]

Obamacare isn't free though, nor is it an improvement. When they opened the enrollment period, a lot of people were removed from their previous plans, despite being told that they could keep them. The entire system relies on young people, the very people that watch this channel, to foot the bill for older people. Before Obamacare came into play, my insurance covered a lot of things, including all of my medications. Now, I'm lucky if I can get them to cover my diabetes medicine.

[@CNGboyevil]

AwksFox No healthcare program is free. The English pay for it in taxes, just like with the affordable care act. Which reminds me. You republicans thought it was the bees knees whin Romney Wrote it ( www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2011/10/11/how-mitt-romneys-health-care-experts-helped-design-obamacare/ ) but when Obama enacted it, sudenly it's the worst thing since sliced dolphin. Also, it's the old and young who are causing rates to increase under the affordable care act. Middle aged people rarley have as many health issues as babies, college students and the elderly. Now, I know as a troll you were expecting to be able to just suck the life out of people instead of actualy contributing to the sight. But luckily, having the life sucked out of you by morons is covered.

[@markkinz7913]

AwksFox If you want to be part of the discussion, perhaps you should say "affordable care act" instead of republican slander.

[@bsabruzzo]

" Surely any steps the USA are taking to implement a better healthcare system is positive?" Georgia, there were hundreds of things the USA could have done and many states were already doing. Remember, the USA is 50 individual states, not unlike Europe's commonwealth/Union. To say what works in Norway also works in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece and the UK is a falsehood. The same goes for the USA... The system that is now in place is Massachusetts', but it was failing there and the one in place in Utah was working well. And there are several very affordable systems ($30 a month, unlimited service, house calls, for the whole family) that now won't work because the ACA outlaws them.

[@bsabruzzo]

Mark Kinz Remember, President Obama says we can call it ObamaCare and he is proud to have it named after him.

[@MediocreFilms]

I like you, Hannah.

[@srayhappy]

IS ANYONE ELSE SUPER PROUD OF HANNAH FOR HAVING THE PRESIDDENT TALK TO HER LIKE OMG I AM JUST SO HAPPY FOR HER! She was given such a great oppurtunity with all her sucess on youtube and is chossing to be so kind and graceful. She's even using it to inform us on stuff. I'm just so proud of her!!

[@MitchMitchellStories]

Good for you for standing up for your opinion. Those who can't express themselves in a more appropriate manner when they disagree aren't even worth your time. I'm also an independent and am ghappy for the opportunity to get something affordable. Great stuff!

[@tracy4jester]

Being Australian, I don't know what 99% of us would do if we didn't have government healthcare (medicare), there would be so many more stressors in our lives. For example, last year, my mum was suffering from an undiagnosed disorder due to an inability to find conclusive evidence of any specific disease or condition. This meant we had countless trips to the hospital. All of which we didn't have to worry about covering with private health insurance after we had to leave. All we do is show our medicare card/details and it's taken from there. That experience alone, trying to help my mum with the pain and torment she was in was terrifying and stressful enough, without having to then worry if we had private health insurance. So at least be thankful that someone is trying to help the masses in the U.S with affordable healthcare. It works here in Australia, where would be devastating without it.

[@alfredoistic]

I'm from Uruguay one of the smallest spanish speaking country in South America and I'm so proud of Uruguay is the first country that legalized marijuana, free health, free education, same sex marriage is legal, HEALTH IS VERY IMPORTANT! I trust in USA and I'm so sure u will too ! Go USA! Nice video!!

[@dragonofthelake]

The smallest country in South America is Suriname...

[@ericvilas]

I'm from Argentina and we're so jealous of you guys...

[@daniyurie]

Hey, neighbour! Brazil sends 'hello' with our advanced free treatment for cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and many psych diseases! o/ #NotEverythingIsSamba

[@alfredoistic]

DragonOfTheLake ✯Escritor de terror✯ Suriname isn't spanish I think they speak Dutch language

[@MirandaScaresYou]

I'm a Canadian fan, and all I can say is I don't know what I would do without our health care system. I've seen the prices for some (what I would call minor) treatments in America, and its crazy what you have to pay out of pocket. I think everyone should be able to get some form of healthcare no matter their status, and shouldn't be turned down because they can't afford it. Keep doing what your doing Hannah! :)

[@richardstra9011]

Being Canadian is great, going to go play in some traffic just because I can. I would say however, keep with cooking/wine stay away from this stuff. Less drama.

[@snussBARON]

Word!

[@pieceofdenise]

You're incredibly smart, well spoken, and inspirational. Go, Hannah!

[@NedTheDread]

America doesn't need forced medical insurance, America needs a public healthcare system like every other developed country...

[@RileyZoid]

so exactly whats happening now?

[@TimothyCHenderson]

RileyZoid Really? it's nothing like universal health care in other parts of the world, that's why it's called the "affordable care act". From what I've gathered, it gives you access to a breadth of insurance plans from different providers from which you can choose and holds insurance company's accountable for their increases, withdrawals and limitations. Fortunately for you, you still get to pay :).

[@kribusjoe]

Umm well Ned, in our countries where we have public healthcare, we pay through the taxes. So it's not like it's cheaper for us. But Americans just doesn't wanna pay more taxes I guess, so a good solution is this program :) we do have to pay for it as well!!

[@ninninin656]

How do you think other developed nations finance the universal healthcare? Through taxes OR obligatory insurance. Germany, the country who basically INVENTED the social insurance system, has done "forced" insurance for decades, and we have a great, advanced, safe health system that NO ONE minds paying for! Public health care CANNOT be free, SOMEONE always pays for it. Just like SOMEONE needs to pay for your pretty roads, the police protecting you, etc. etc. etc.

[@VictoriaFaye09]

Hannah you're awesome. I support you supporting whatever you'd like because this is America and, surprise, you can talk about whatever you want on your channel. Ps I love the ACA. Maybe not every part and maybe not all the time, but regardless it's something we need.

[@AdaraFukuchi]

i like the way you dealt with it hannah.

[@KarliAnneHickey]

The fact that Americans have such a huge issue with healthcare is literally one of the main reasons why I am insanely grateful I was born in Canada. That, and the immense homophobia, and abortion being illegal, and the racism, and church still not being fully separated from state...

[@katrinahockman5561]

Believe me, you do not know how many times I've said I wanted to move to Canada. Especially considering that I currently live in Arizona... beautiful, but oh my GOD the politicians here are insane e_e

[@lepair27]

Abortion is legal in the US, just FYI. Google the Supreme Court case Roe vs Wade for more information if you'd like to read more.

[@KarliAnneHickey]

lepair27 What I meant was that there are still a lot of restrictions on the subject. It can only be done under certain circumstances depending on the state, and it just seems very complicated, especially with all the pro-life groups that for some reason are incredibly invested in other people's decisions. In Ontario, abortion is covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan).

[@webkilla]

As a european who has repeatedly enjoyed the benefits of national healthcare, to the point that I'm likely alive because of it - plus I have several family members who'd likely be just as worse off, including one who's currently in what I think is her tenth year of cancer treatment (darn stuff keeps coming back) - then I can very much say national healthcare is a good thing. I base this on a very simple, objective fact: If not the fact my family hasn't had to pay for it directly, then said cancer patient family member wouldn't have been able to afford said treatment. Not on a cop and kindergarden teacher's salary. Its a question of bargaining power versus the pharmaceutical companies who'd love nothing more than to jack up prices, about economy of scale, and the fact that when you have millions paying to the same single-payer insurance, then the individual payment becomes very small and much more manageable.

[@gyloir]

That's one of the main differences in the US vs most other places, meds/treatments can cost absurdly more here. A MRI here can cost up to 1,500, vs the same thing in France costing just 280 usd. That is a HUGE difference and part of the reason why our healthcare is so out of whack over here. .

[@webkilla]

gyloir And this is why you can both get people who say that the US has the best healthcare on the planet (if you can pay for it) - and you can have people who can't afford anything

[@MichelleFelt]

I love you Hannah, thank you for sharing some of the facts and your opinion. Being without insurance is a scary thing, with the idea of medical bankruptcy looming over your head every second; if not bankruptcy, extreme debt. I think it's so important to have young people share their opinions on this topic-to and for-other young people. Keep on keepin' on! xo

[@eeyorewitch]

I'm from Canada and LOVE that I can go to the doctors anytime and not worry about a bill. I don't worry about paying anything and I'm a single mom going to university so I can't pay if there was a bill, really. I'm proud of our health care. Hannah you're awesome for making this video and informing people.

[@Faranae]

Canadian here. We're all pretty much boggled by the rage over the ACA. Good on you for standing up for what you believe is a good thing for your country.

[@trashcan-romancer]

Hannah, you are a cool cat. The fact that a comedy youtuber is willing to talk on very important issues, such as healthcare, is just amazing, thats why I love this form of media. Keep being awesome!

[@EthanSanchez]

This video was very necessary and I appreciate your effort to educate those that will not educate themselves.

[@BeckCanote]

Fax Fact: The first fax was sent in 1842 by Alexander Bain, a Scottish clockmaker and physician.

[@izzyallison6944]

That's sad that people are so hateful because she is who he is. I'm glad she is this way and likes to share things with us

[@CeruleanHalo]

We love you Hannah! Don't let the comment section get you down!

[@emanuelgamboa6708]

Beyond the "facts", I simply LOVE how you react to all the criticism. It shows the maturity level of your person. Keep up the good work, Hannah!!

[@ThisIsTheTyTy]

Kudos to you Hannah for just talking about what you want to talk about. Who would've thought you could do that with your own youtube channel

[@kribusjoe]

How cool to see you make this video! :) Opinion allert! As a person from a country with a healthcare program (Denmark - we pay through our taxes. We have some of the highest taxes in the world, and is apparently one of the happiest people on the earth. Just a fact ;) ) it is really hard to understand why Americans have such a big problem with this!? To me it seems ridiculous that you would rather go without healthcare!?? I mean, why? I can go to the doctor everyday if I have to, and not pay a single dollar. It's already been paid for. How can you not want that? :)

[@kribusjoe]

Yelpet MC yes that's kinda true. You did pay for it yourself as well as everybody else. If you look at it like you do (you haven't paid for it, somebody else has), if you turn that upside down then nobody has paid for when they go to the doctor! That's a win ;) I personally think it's a great way to have healthcare. Everybody goes to the doctor once in a while, so it's not like some people doesn't get anything out of it. And since we pay over the taxes, we don't even notice paying for it, so it actually feels like its free! :)

[@kribusjoe]

Yelpet MC of course I'd reply in a polite and civilized manner ;) I know there's a huge difference in the way we see things like this, so no need to get nasty :) I'm just trying to point out, that it might not be as bad as all (those against it) think it is. We are a lot who have forced healthcare, and are very happy to have it! And yes, I know it's not working the same way as yours, and there is bound to be problems at first with such a huge thing being changed.. those kinda changes takes time for people to figure out, and for the government to come up with the right solution. I know it's nothing to do with me, but I'm just being happy for you guys, that at least some first steps are being taken here. Hopefully it will end up with something really great! :)

[@LosingLara]

I have had 12 surgeries ranging from heart to mouth to ear problems. I will need health insurance for the rest of my life. 10 years ago if I tried to get health insurance no company would approve me for coverage or if they did they would charge me an insane amount. I'm still not even close to happy about this health care environment we have in the US right now to the point of wanting to move to a different country, but it has made it easier for me to have health care NOW and I appreciate that.

[@chrisholloman3277]

I hear ya Lara, it still sucks. I'm lucky enough to have County healthcare here in California. I'll take what I can get. With a rare lung disease and everything else, it's nice to have some care while I wait to get disability.

[@lollyizzle88]

I have to say, watching videos like this and reading the comments makes me realise just how bloody lucky we are in the UK. ..I grant you, our health service is not perfect but it is amazing and free and I am truly thankful for it...seeing how much others have to pay really puts it in to perspective and stops me complaining about it!

[@MastersApprentices]

Coming from the UK, I genuinely don't understand why people would think the Obamacare thing is a bad idea. Am I missing something?!

[@NonSparkly]

That because of the way information flows in the US some people are led to believe that it will cost them (not JUST individually but as a country) MORE to have national healthcare coverage. They are completely missing the just fact that the US Government spend more on healthcare than it does on defense and STILL the cost for the individual of ANY procedure done in the US is greater than that of Canada, the UK, France and my home of Sweden. Or rather, it is not that they are missing the point, it is the fact that people are bending statistics in order to "Educate" people in favor of a very right-wing cause. But what do I know, I'm Swedish and we are basically Communists.

[@TheGrumbleduke]

It's also worth remembering that the US spends more per capita on public heathcare (plans such as Medicare) than many other Western countries (such as the UK) - despite providing it only to a small fraction of their population. Which is kind of crazy. Disclaimer: I'm from the UK and I love my 'free' healthcare. Although prescription charges are apparently going up to £7.95 next month, which I'm not that happy about.

[@lepair27]

Because it doesn't do much to attack the root of the problem: the cost of healthcare. Sure people now have access to healthcare coverage (insurance) but the cost of treatment is still through the roof. It's a small step in the right direction, but no where close to the reform we need.

[@nexis_kamina1383]

***** I agree with you a 100 percent and I'm from the US, another big part of why people here don't like it is because they don't bother to research it at all. I think it's a good idea and a step in the right direction but it'll be years before people are educated enough to understand that's it's a good thing sadly.

[@niallfulton6917]

TheGrumbleduke England is the only part of the UK that charges for prescriptions. Scotland, Wales and N.I. abolished it a few years ago. I'm in Scotland and even before the abolition prescriptions only cost £3 and that was like 2009.

[@weirdral]

As someone with a large amount of student loans and trying to be good about paying my medical bills too, it really infuriates me when people don't get health insurance and then can't pay their bills, and I'm treated like garbage because I ask for a payment plan and not a large bill.

[@collinlarson8229]

Hey Hannah, if people unsubscribed to you, don't care about then because they don't know what they are missing out on. Your a wonderful person and spread your love unconditionally. That's one of the best qualities a person can have. You are a HUGE role model for me and I'd love to meet you in person. Keep up the good work. Lots of love, Collin

[@ShrimpParty]

I am so grateful I live in Canada omg...

[@smorgasbord26]

Everytime I see some poor person with a serious disease or injuries flat broke and having to make appeals online for ridiculous treatment costs, it both breaks my heart and baffles me how a developed country can allow this to happen and that people actually vote and want it to continue.

[@OMGBennyyy]

It still shocks me that America doesn't have an equivalent of the NHS (British healthcare, we don't have to worry about paying for it separately, it just comes out of the tax we pay). Yeah, people complain about the NHS, but I think its a good system. If something happens, and we need an emergancy operation, we either already paid, or will pay for it over the course of our working life. Why can't america see how much of a good thing that is. You hear about people who have had emergency operations or medical care, but haven't had health insurance so had to pay tons. Woudn't Obamacare make that so much easier to deal with??

[@MickeyDee602]

I love you Hannah. Thank you for caring about us and for trying to make a difference even when a ton of people react really negatively. You're a lovely human.

[@FatGirlDancing]

I'm really glad you're speaking up for the Affordable Care Act! Thank you, Hannah!

[@bl3h]

She dealt with the hate so well. RESPECT.

[@homeXstone]

as a european, i can't believe how - in the us - this health insurance thing can make so many people angry! in my country (austria), even amoung conservatives, there are so few people who actually think, health insurance for everyone is a bad idea! just get the system rolling and reallize how awesome it is, to just go to the doctor whenever you are sick, without having to worry about money! everybody freakin' enjoys it! why the hell should you health be determined by your wealth?! beeing healthy should be possible for everyone, independet of their income!

[@thelucyperkins]

Hannah I want you to know that the kitchenettes love you and we will stand by you regardless. And it's truly inspiring for you to be unfazed by all the hate. You're an amazing person simply trying to help your fellow Americans. You're sweet, lovely, hilarious and gorgeous. This makes me so privileged t live in the UK where it's a whole lot more simple. Woo, politics.

[@samanthaclaire3114]

I don't understand why people were so against this. I'm from Australia and our equivalent of Obamacare, Medicare works just fine here!

[@JacobShepley]

Shhhh, don't tell Abbott, he'll ruin that too

[@samanthaclaire3114]

i laughed a little omg

[@JChaos1120]

You have a fraction of the people in your country that we do here. We also have a way worse immigration problem than you ever could.

[@JacobShepley]

you're a household. you can't afford health care for your family because someone left the door open and now the cost of heating/cooling has gone up....and your spouse just maxed all your credit cards on buying 10 new cars instead of just 1. note: household = USA health care = health care Family = citizens someone = the government door = the border heating/cooling = immigrants spouse = government 9 extra cars = your military

[@kathrynwebb1596]

thanks for standing up for a great up and coming project in this country and presenting the facts in a common sense, smart, understandable way for young adults!...you go hannah!...you have lots of support!

[@kapozdena]

I am all for health care and am glad that the government is doing this but there are quite a few kinks still left in the ACA and it's not fair that people pointing this out immediately are put in the same category as people who oppose health care in general, which sadly often happens on the interwebs. Good on you though, Hannah, for dealing with criticism (if you can even call some of the nastier comments that) the way that you do and that you speak out so eloquently about a very important issue! It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, comedy or other. Cheers to you :)

[@Nerd502]

Hannah, you're awesome!

[@scoots3131]

Fact: A huge reason I LOVE being Canadian is knowing I'm taken care of with regards to health care. It's not something to be afraid of, friends. Not all proposed change is threatening. Trust your pres for once. The rest of the world finally does.

[@SteffaniRaen1]

Bless you, my economics teacher explained to us that our healthcare's goal is to be similar to Canada's. It's just in a really tough spot because we had a system before and changing is difficult especially when most of the country doesn't even understand the benefits of national healthcare.

[@TheTommyLambert]

Tbh I hate living in the UK for aesthetic reasons (it's always raining, not many large forests or skyscrapers in cities), however our healthcare is a lot better than Americas, we have to lay taxes which go towards care, but if we end up breaking any bones or have a horrible accident, the hospitalisation is free!

[@Tonofhats]

Not many large forests? Where in the UK do you live aha? I can go about a mile in any direction of my house and reach a forest. XD

[@TheTommyLambert]

Oh! I live in the East Midlands :) there are forests but they're the smallest little patches of trees haha

[@macintoshbruno]

You should be very proud of what you are doing. This is very brave for someone that makes a career of people liking what you do/who you are. Please continue to support this first step, of hopefully many, towards adequate healthcare coverage for all. Congrats on your continued success!

[@Frittsplum]

I come from Denmark, which has been rated the Happiest Country the last 5 years. We have health Care and I believe that's one of the main reasons we are so happy.

[@MagicTurtle643]

Thanks for making this video! You're awesome Hannah! I'm starting to worry that people hate Obamacare just because they think they're supposed to. 0_o

[@TheCloisFan]

I'm from the UK so I don't really have any opinion on US Healthcare and such but I think you're doing a good thing by promoting it because healthcare is a good thing and I don't know specifics of it but the people who moan at you about this, shouldn't. You're vidding something that means something to you and you can do that if you want. They don't have to listen to it, like you said. I didn't need to know any of this but watched from beginning to end. And you met Obama which is awesome. Not sure I'd care for meeting the Prime Minister to be honest. ;) I'd rather meet the President. Awesome how you got that chance!

[@AHatredOfEs]

As a Canadian I don't understand why people would hate you for supporting cheaper healthcare... I don't understand why people are even okay with the idea of people going into massive debt just to live their lives, much less be against people getting affordable care.

[@lepair27]

Well because it's not actually cheaper healthcare for most of us. The cost of healthcare isn't changing at all. For some the cost of coverage (insurance) is going down. However, most young, healthy adults are still barely able to afford the insurance plans that are available through ACA. Cost of healthcare and cost of insurance are two different things, both of which are still expensive right now.

[@MacaqueAttack713]

Hannah, I want to let you know that I WAS paying attention to everything you said, so don't take this the wrong way: I have never noticed how freaking BLUE your eyes are! And I hope you continue being your awesome self!

[@Ambrielight]

Thank you, Hannah, for caring so much for your viewers. Just as every cook should have a fire extinguisher handy, every embodied person should be prepared for a medical emergency. Getting health insurance--however you can get it--should not be a controversial choice.

[@alexxx373]

It has always surprised me that a nation like the USA have never implemented a basic 'free' healthcare system. As others have noted, in the UK, our NHS system is not perfect, but provides as least a minimum level of care for all who need it and those who want a more efficient medical service will choose to pay for private care. Technically we do pay for it, but it is built into our citizen tax so it's not an issue and i've always wondered why the US doesn't do the same? (Sorry, I guess I'm not that clued up on your system). Yes - some people abuse the privilege of having free health care but with more and more people with medical problems, it's becoming an increasingly necessary service.

[@liquidpjear]

Mainly because the government involvement will drive up prices while reducing the quality of care. Not to mention the additional financial penalty, on people like me, who can no longer afford health insurance because the ACA has driven the prices through the roof. What would be your response to people that had medical insurance for over a decade on the private system that can no longer afford insurance now thanks to the affordable care act?

[@alexxx373]

Secksi My comment was merely an observation, not a criticism - hence I have no response or recommendation to the issue. I am well aware that it is difficult to change well established systems, but that is why I am surprised it is only now that they want to do it, not from the beginning. But as I have already said, I don't know that much about the American system.

[@forgotn42]

Secksi You do realize that your arguments ar enullified when compared to the NHS of the UK, right? Costs in the UK, where the government is involved, are far, far lower than here in the states. Their quality of care is also about on par with ours. The exorbitant prices that we pay here in the US do not equate to better health care. The equate to the same quality of healthcare as most places, just for a fuckload more money per month/procedure.

[@MO-hq4iz]

True, but the US government can't afford both the worlds largest army and universal health care.The US have to choose, world imperialism (or leader of the free world, as they call it) or better welfare for the citizens.

[@b1merio]

Wow. Mary Louise Parker and the president. Someone is moving up in the world. Not an opinion; just pointing out a fact :P

[@rtpuppydog]

I'm so impressed at how you have responded to this criticism, and outright harassment. I really enjoy your weekly videos, and you have every right to share your opinion when it's about something that matters to you, like health insurance.

[@teddyromanska]

This is important and you handled it brilliantly - well done, and pay no attention to everyone too ignorant to give up time and listen. You keep doing it, again and again. You keep proving you can address anything and show all your viewers how much you care about them. Thank you, so so much.

[@dorothystewart8830]

I'm actually really glad you did this. It's nice to see a KZbinr talking about real life things. I'm sure other KZbinrs care as well, but I like seeing you talk about it

[@Bleeckerrr]

I have very little opinion on the ACA, but the fact that people are actually unsubscribing because they disagree with you is ridiculous. Be adults. Political opinions will not, in any way, make drunk cooking and awesomely terrible puns any less funny. So boom. Still a supporter of MDK, obviously.

[@HelenRebecca1996]

I'm obviously biased as a Brit, but I don't think that money should be an object when it comes to healthcare. Everyone should be entitled to healthcare, whether they can afford it or not.

[@nicolae361]

you're totally and utterly inspirational hannah and people unsubscribing and giving you hate for your beliefs is wrong and to be honest vile fantastic woman, fantastic person and a fantastic role model, KEEP IT THE FUCK UP:)))))

[@mcflysstargirl567]

Just a fact: you are amazing, and it makes me so so happy that you care about your viewers. thank you for being you, hannah!

[@kbwm1212]

Hannah, just want you to know that I appreciate you taking the time to share the facts with people. This subject is so touchy lots of people forget those. THANK YOU!

[@porirvian8457]

Being in NZ with socialised healthcare, this hate on Obamacare stumps me and thousands of other British/Canadian/Australian/etc. fans....I get why it is not very good in some areas, but to all out attack someone who likes it? Christ almighty I'm so thankful I'm not in America. It sounds like a Hellish place at times.

[@lamarng]

It's a nice place. There are just a lot of loud morons that populate it that drown out the voices of the more educated and informed population.

[@popsicleemperor]

Lamar Ng well said!

[@Kignak24]

I know this is completely off topic, but Tyler in a suit! So adorable.

[@morganbodhi9492]

Yeah. I know!

[@TheAlmightyOne10]

do people in america seriously think giving healthcare to those who cant afford it is a bad thing? and why? so what if you have to pay afew £ extra a year in tax, you wont even notice it!

[@jackiesmith7881]

Yes. This is an actual fact unfortunately. I MEAN OPINION!! Lol

[@AlbanianMan]

Because we've been kicked off our existing healthcare plans that we were perfectly happy with. Add that to the fact that our hospitals are bogged down dealing with illegal immigrants who don't pay anything into the system and only exist to suck our resources dry. Obamacare is nothing more than a ponzi scheme to extort working class white people into paying the healthcare costs for non-white loafers.

[@TheAlmightyOne10]

AlbanianMan and your point is? in the UK we have to deal with the exact same thing, and so does every other country providing free healthcare, i would also like you to bear in mind that what you just said is quite racist and that a unified healthcare system across hospitals is far superior to individual privatised hospitals. Hell over here the NHS is BETTER that private healthcare!

[@chubacca21]

AlbanianMan Well, I'm not a UK citizen at all, but I'm sure as hell grateful for the NHS. I got hit by a bus while visiting London and I don't even want to think about the cost of the ambulance and hospital visit if it happened back home in the US.

[@colleenbyrne1498]

Thank you for putting this out. I wish more people knew the facts - I work in the healthcare industry and I don't know a single nurse opposed to public health care. Such a shame that so many people who could benefit from it are opposed to it because they have never gotten straight facts about it.

[@veggieJazzie]

As an Australian I can say that affordable health care is super important, I have my own private insurance around $120 a month covers me for all hospital admissions, ambulances, dental, optical and a range of extras such as psychology and chiropractic (and lots more) I also get the national medicare coverage which lowers the cost for gp visits including blood tests, prescriptions, skin cancer checks and just about anything done by a gp. My government gives us tax breaks for having health insurance below certain income levels because it lowers the demand on the public system and then gives everyone a better access to care.

[@livemarie5728]

In Norway its free to get any operation , but you have to pay beuty operations youself. And the govurment pay you to study..... 😄🤗🤓

[@SHINSHINDESU]

If Medicare in Australia works fine, I'm sure the equilivent in the USA can work fine.

[@swordflame42]

So, before the affordable care act, I was paying about $34 a month for my meds ( I'll PM if you really want to know for what ) and I was getting it rather easily because my insurance was covering about $230 of it. However, after the Affordable Care act the business that was providing it, could not afford to continue paying for each of it's employees, so they dropped anyone that wasn't above a manager (unless you do runs, in which case it would be illegal because you are at risk because of the work). So, I had to sign up for HealthCare provided by the govt. And because it isn't universal, but instead for people without private, I wasn't getting the premium quality insurance I was before. The govt. now pays for $25 a month, and Im stuck paying $270. I'm not saying that govt. healthcare isn't efficient, but it isn't in my case.

[@swordflame42]

You're probably right, but I've been clean since I had to signup. I've since canceled and are just uninsured.

[@williamgatesenson]

well with all of the republicunts doing everything in their power to stop anything even somewhat resembling progress, are you that surprised? they are doing exactly what the democrabs did for much of Duhhbya Bush's reign of bullshit. the only difference is the democrats had good reason to complain at the time (you know, that whole unjust war started under false pretenses thing...) while republicans are just looking to bitch because they are no longer running the show into the ground (i'm not a democrat btw so please start somewhere else with your insane reply, thanks!)

[@al1s0nwith0neL]

chickensarecool01 Why would a young, healthy person have no logical reason to sign up for health insurance through the ACA? That would've been really nice in 2011 when insurance through my job was over $700 a month for just myself as a single person, so I opted out and then had to have an appendectomy. I am now over $20k in medical bill debt because there was no affordable option for me at the time. The fact of the matter is, young and healthy means nothing. In the blink of an eye, any one of us can be faced with crippling medical bankruptcy simply because of that one time we really didn't want to die.

[@JoonasKoivula]

Greetings from Finland, a country that has a national health care. ;) I just wanted to say that YOU GO GIRL!!!

[@lycheethefruit5628]

She seemed so cool about meeting the president. Like actually being very interested in the discussions and his opinions etc and not just worrying about screwing up. Tyler for instance seemed a lot more nervous. But I love you both and I'm so glad that the president actually cares about listening to the people and letting you guys be a part of his work.

[@elyhowson7645]

I adore you Hannah

[@darkshadowfuq]

about the ACA, there are some points I completely agree with, some I absolutely do not agree with and some things that could really be looked at either way, depending on your personal situation. Having said that, everyone is entitled to their opinion. That's part of being a proud American,,the right to free speech. It's completely your right to like or hate anything our government does as much as you damn well please. The people who want to turn everything into an "us vs. them" situation suck, period. If the haters want to run their mouths(or keyboards, touch screens, etc) and unsubscribe, to hell with them. They can go make love to themselves. Keep doing what you do, Hannah.

[@dustyb58]

I'm still trying to figure it all out but I think some people believe that "Obamacare" is a program that are required to sign up for and pay for and use with no options. If you want or need milk, and The Milk Store opens up on the corner, you don't HAVE to use The Milk Store, but if you don't get milk somewhere (still an option), you might not like the outcome.

[@liquidpjear]

The problem with your analogy is the milk store doesn't charge you 2.5% of your income or $695 a year if you don't buy milk.

[@MsEmberg]

1. The max charge for not getting health insurance for an individual is less than $100 the first year. FACT. 2. If you break the law (don't get health insurance... or in this analogy milk) you have to pay a fine. Just like you have to pay when you speed, or break any other laws. FACT

[@dustyb58]

As I said, you may not like the outcome if you don't get milk (insurance)

[@liquidpjear]

Elizabeth Berg Are you purposefully ignoring that the numbers I posted are what the continuing mandate calls for? I realize they reduced the first year impact to help reduce the numbers of voters scared off by the impact of the fine. Also you don't see the problem with the government essentially pricing people out of the insurance market and then charging me money because they did it? I had insurance my entire adult life until my rates more than tripled thanks to the ACA. Now I can't afford decent insurance and in the last two weeks I have had to pay $1200 for routine doctors visits and lab work. To add insult to injury the government wants to FINE me for doing me this great service.

[@MsEmberg]

Secksi The rates at the company you were with may have tripled but I do not believe they have tripled with all providers you could use. I am not sure what you mean by they want to fine you? If you have insurance you won't be fined. I am not sure if your anyone ever told you this, but life isn't always fair. When things change sometimes is isn't for the best for everyone but the best for the majority. You might have to change providers (if you don't want to change their premiums) or pay a little more, but lives are being saved. People are not being kicked off their insurance and dying. You complain that you can't afford "decent insurance" but you can afford insurance, and now thanks to the ACA so can the rest of the country.

[@AllofDemheads]

I think it's great that you are informing people about these facts. Seriously, this healthcare thing is great and puts a load off of many peoples shoulders who didn't previously have healthcare. :) thanks Hannah for spreading the word!

[@scottseitz8516]

Hannah, you are amazing. If someone unsubscribed because you talked about the ACA then you shouldn't want them as a fan anyway. We don't have to agree with you on everything in order to enjoy your work.

[@PirateFrodoPotter]

You handled all of the criticism so well Hannah!! You are so mature and such a wonderful person. Regardless of one's personal politics, it's your right to express your opinions of things like the Affordable Care Act and anything else your heart desires, just as it's the right of all of the haters to try and prove you wrong :P Love you!!

[@KayS471]

I obviously like the idea of affordable healthcare for everyone, and I know there's obviously room for improvement in our healthcare system, but I'm not sure if I personally believe that Obamacare is the ideal solution. I need a lot more info before I completely form my opinion. Regardless, thanks for giving some straight facts to inform and to get people thinking! :)

[@LookForwardd]

Only in the US healthcare is seen as a problem..

[@rebeccaarmstrong7491]

Thank you for making these videos! I appreciate your willingness to be verbal about something that should be an important issue for all of us... an informed public. Oh and healthcare...

[@snodgrassdouglas]

Hannah I'm a big fan of yours! I think that what you are doing and trying to educate people on healthcare is great. Keep up the good work. Your awesome!!!

[@guardianruiz]

That was a really freakin' awesome moment, Obama, "Hannah why don't you get things rolling and we'll go from there," why the hell not.

[@AbbieCheeseman]

Love this and you hannah!!

[@mousetrap51]

Please more JUST FACTS!

[@emilyp1249]

BADASS, i loved your facts and i think its supper important that someone who's young and kind of unaware about health insurance learns it from a positive view point. aka, the government although sometimes iffy, can do things for the people of this country! hannah you rock :)

[@DianaD113]

I love how you handled this situation! So much respect! xx :)

[@logtothebase2]

Nonsense! peanut butter it made with the earwax of tiny butterfly

[@Lumberjack12321]

Okay, as a Canadian, I cannot for the life of me understand why the general American population isn't getting behind nationalised health care. IT'S IN YOUR INTEREST! Why is it so hard to pony up a small percentage of your income for the collective good? You might say it's in the name of "freedom", but I ask freedom from what? Isn't nationalised health care a kind of freedom? A freedom to live without the burden of being bankrupted by something that may not even be your fault (like cancer, organ failure etc.)? Is it so hard to care about your fellow man in this way? I just don't understand.

[@thelyonslions]

It's the freedom to spend MY money on what I want, not what the government deems "necessary"?

[@VectorRabbit]

Zed Lyons Why wouldn't you want to give a little bit of your income to help keep the nation healthy, knowing that they are doing the same for you?

[@stickyboozer]

Zed Lyons I agree with both of you! That's why I am so torn on this subject.

[@weirdral]

I mean, we already have to buy home owner's insurance if we buy a house, auto insurance if we buy a car, I don't see why it's so different to have health insurance to you know, continue being alive.

[@thelyonslions]

***** You are correct.

[@Brickwall_2015]

Hannah I can simply say only a few words! I love you for you and your an awesome person! I will never unsubscribe from you because of your opinions or an facts you may put out! You do you gurl! #StolenFromTyler You make great quality videos with amazing content! That's what I believe KZbin is for! You provide that for me every week, there for I'm not going anywhere!

[@osterreichinformatio]

I think it is awesome that you do this kind of stuff Hannah! I'm from the Netherlands and even though I'm 18 years old and have to pay my own health insurance, I like the safety of having health care so when something happens to me I can go to the hospital without ANY consideration. Keep informing people!!! You're awesome!!!

[@hanataylor6278]

Hannah I absolutely love how you handle things in a calm and nice way.. Your amazing ok?

[@Asbestoslover666]

It baffles me how the US doesn't have universal healthcare. We all pay reasonable amounts of money and in return get free health care. We don't get turned away from insurance companies, and thus every one is included. This helps close gaps for care between the rich and the poor. And we don't have to consider selling a house if someone in our family gets very very sick. It's really a great solution and has benefited me greatly. The ACA seems like a step in the right direction, but I really hope the US goes for universal healthcare (it's the only thing holding me back from moving to this beautiful country!)

[@cooljazz5000]

Fact: Hannah is awesome.

[@worD09RH]

I don't even live in the us and I want to sign up for Obamacare just because he is such a magnificent guy

[@MyMackey123]

Im from Canada and I sat through this whole video and im proud that you made this video :D

[@o0Avalon0o]

Thanks for sharing the love Hannah. My boyfriend's in the same boat as you and he finally has healthcare because of this.

[@gidztar]

I'm so glad I never have to worry about paying for health insurance here in the UK :)

[@samuelsharp1389]

Me to. British high five. America suxs. Jk guys. I'm sorry

[@KaiserSpherical]

I just watched a clip in which President of the United States Barack Obama acknowledged Hannah Hart, who was sitting just across the table from him, while she was dressed to the nines looking as cute as a button. And then I died.

[@RaptorFaceRumble]

I'll end this quick. The Government isn't for the people. That's that. Not saying I hate Obama or whatever (I'm Australian), just saying that the Government is silly.

[@skeetwoodmac]

Love you Hannah! So glad you stand for what you so strongly believe in, and that you care that others sign up as well. Sending prayers to the people insulting you in the comments because they honestly need it. You're an inspiration!

[@Lexa7D7]

Hannah you're awesome! Too many people rely on rumors instead of facts when it comes to health care! Way to not be afraid to talk about what you believe in I love you!