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Health care was a big issue back in 2001. Oh how things have changed… not! (Even my joke construction is retro!)

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Went to the doctor ‘cause I was feeling bad
Was trying to figure out exactly what I had
He said “I know what’s wrong but I won’t tell
And I won’t give you what you need to make you well
Because that treatment isn’t authorized”
That was the moment that I realized

That my HMO wants me dead because they know
It will be easier that way, it’s less they’ll have to pay
See if they kill me know they can save about
a million dollars so I gotta watch my back

When I was young and indestructible
I had a great rate andÍ a low deductible
Now that I’m older and I feel my age
I find that I’m not getting such good coverage
When I was well I boosted profitability
Now that I’m sick I’m a liability
That’s why I think...

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I just pray that my health stays o.k.
‘Cause the nearest approved doctor is eight states away
And god forbid I should ever need the ER
‘Cause I know they’ll throw me out when they see my plan’s card

And every three years they raise my premium
‘Cause there’s so many deadbeats out there scheming ‘em
And if I get hurt I don’t think they’ll ever pay
They’ll just probably say that I was born that way
Sometimes I think I would be better off with no plan at all
Or maybe I should just move up to Canada
‘cause here in the states...

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from Living It Down, released December 15, 2001

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Rob Paravonian New York

Known the world over for his viral "Pachelbel Rant" video, Rob Paravonian is a musician and comedian who has performed on Comedy Central, opened for comedy legends George Carlin and Lily Tomlin, and was once called a "deranged bastard child of Tom Lehrer and Joan Baez." ... more

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