Average weekly earning in a maufacturing job was 80$ at the end of year -55. Just for comparison.

In todays wages, shouldn't a similar bill be little bit over a weeks salary? 1000$ ish?

How much would this be today? I live in a socialized healthcare country so not aware of the situation in the other side of the ocean. In Finland, bill for this kind of week would be about 300€ - rest is paid by everyone in the form of taxation.