There’s no satire about this. Over thirty years, I’ve known many employees who suddenly needed hospitalization while traveling in different states. It’s never been a problem as those employers provided what are now considered gold-plated Cadillac plans. One of my fist thoughts on reading about Democrat-care is that suddenly where you were when you got sick would be desperately important.
Obamacare will have a big impact on those who travel a lot for work. The companies are going to have to get additional coverage or self-insure.
The other market that will be very much hurt is the real estate market - especially the second home market. People who are most likely to own second homes are middle-aged and they’re going to think twice about risking vacations with no coverage.
Bona fide emergencies are covered anywhere in the country. On many plans urgent care is as well.