Let’s Talk About Health

nocreaminthiscoffee asked:


This should be a concern for all Americans. Most would argue that each individual is responsible for their own health care, but I do not believe this to be true. What are your thoughts? Remember, an illness for one can lead to a disaster for all.

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western_lover asked:


Obviously, the free market solution is not working. A free market allows the insurance companies to cherry-pick, leaving those who need insurance out in the cold.

What is the Republican’s plan to make sure EVERYONE has access to health care coverage at a REASONABLE price?
Tax credits as a solution again do no good if the insurance companies deny you insurance, or deny your claims!
I always laugh at those that say everyone should pay for their own as a response. If the insurance companies won’t insure you, how are you going to do that?

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caldude1010101 asked:


in fighting against a government sponsered health care plan?

Funny how a 60 seat Democrat majority in the Senate caused the health insurance industry to spring into action.

If they can figure out how to cut 1.5% of their costs now, how come they wouldn’t agree to these proposed cuts in, lets say, 2003?

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bigj asked:


It boggles my mind that the proponents of a government run health insurance entity would actual state that this entity would bring competition to the insurance arena. How would these private businesses compete with someone who does not have to pay taxes. How do companies compete with an entity that can literally raise taxes to pay for operational costs or an entity that is funded non voluntarily by the citizens of the United States? Can the private insurance companies pass legislation that changes the rules of the game in the insurance business? No but the government could certainly dictate the rules of their own business by passing legislation in its favor. Can someone please give me a logical reason as to how this government run health insurance option would do anything other than run private insurance into the ground to ultimately pave the way for the government to be the only health care option?

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Cat - astrophe asked:


These two points were made by Obama in his argument for urgency in passing his health care proposals. Isn’t he robbing Peter to pay Paul? This plan would tax businesses more than they currently pay for employee health care.

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wooper asked:


I know COBRA is available for many, but it is very expensive to keep up and runs only for a limited period. Questions like this have been asked before and those against governement supported health care just accused those who didn’t have health insurance as lazy losers. But with the economy crashing, the scenario has changed. If you aren’t employed anymore and have no income and little savings, what are you doing for health insurance?
TAT…I left my job and my COBRA payment was $1,200 a month for me and my family. When you are unemployed, that is a LOT of money and not reasonable as you describe it. Many don’t have enough money for rent and food, much less that kind of money.

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Just Dave asked:


And how will it be manipulated so that Hillary Clinton will step into the vacancy? How long has Obama been planning this?

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