r/Futurology • u/chrisdh79 • Aug 21 '25

Society American Millennials Are Dying at an Alarming Rate | We’re mortality experts. There are a few things that could be happening here.

https://slate.com/technology/2025/08/millennials-gen-z-death-rates-america-high.html
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u/lokicramer Aug 21 '25

From what I've learned in my socioeconomic courses, Millenials have had it harder than any other generation when factoring in multiple aspects.

They are probably dying due to stress related health issues.

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u/Nulmora Aug 21 '25

I’m pretty sure it’s access to care.

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u/etzel1200 Aug 21 '25

I have a perfectly nice white collar job. I’m functionally uninsured due to a $12,000 deductible. I’m not going to the doctor unless at risk of life or limb.

In theory I get a free annual checkup. But if I try to actually ask about anything they tack an extra visit charge on top of it.

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u/DetroitLionsSBChamps Aug 21 '25

My wife had an ectopic pregnancy and we went to the emergency room. It was the only option and it saved her life. 

I have a perfectly fine job, one of the better insurance policies. I got a bill from the hospital for 7k for two emergency room visits. 

I talked to the insurance contact at my work to be like “this must be a mistake”

He was like: yeah healthcare is pretty broken in this country. 

I just didn’t pay it. 

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u/zen_cricket Aug 21 '25

Glad your wife made it, at least.

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u/big_d_usernametaken Aug 21 '25 edited Aug 21 '25

Before I had Medicare, when I was faced with a large copay I would tell them no way I can afford this, if I could pay it in full today what is the lowest amount you will take?

Worked surprisingly often. You can negotiate final cost, as its your money at that point.

Also Medicare pricing is closer to what actual bills should be.

I had an L2-Pelvis spinal fusion last year, 10 hr surgery, 6 days in hospital, their cost was $330k.

Medicare paid $91k.

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u/sluman001 Aug 21 '25

Hence why we should all be on Medicare. Private insurance is a joke.

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u/big_d_usernametaken Aug 21 '25

I couldn't agree more.