Archive for November 30th, 2009
Why do democrats insist that republicans have not offered a plan on health care?
Fact – A plan was offered but it didn’t get any press or support by Nancy “do it my way or the highway” Pelosi. Here is a summary of what was offered:
By the way, this took me about 30 seconds to find.
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/article/Community/Health_Care_Reform_Republican
The Republican Alternative
Republicans in the House of Representatives unveiled a 3-and-a-half page summary of their own health plan, without details or an estimate of costs, but emphasized that their plan would cost less than the Democratic plan.
Key Provisions of the House GOP Plan
States, small businesses, and others could group together to offer lower-cost, health care plans.
Medicaid users could take the value of their Medicaid benefits and transfer them to a private health care plan.
People, especially those in lower income brackets or over 55, would receive incentives to build up health care savings accounts.
Employers would automatically sign up their workers for health insurance, so that employees would have to opt out of coverage if they didn’t want it.
Tax deductions on insurance premiums for people who get their plans individually or from their companies.
Ideas in the House GOP Plan that Are Supported by Both Parties
Dependent children can stay on their parents’ policies until they are 25.
Employers would be encouraged to reward employees for improved health.
Community health centers could be expanded.
Americans can maintain their specific health insurance policies when they lose or leave jobs.
In-home care over institutional care would be encouraged with financial help.
Medical malpractice lawsuits would be limited – though there are significant disagreements between the parties by how much.
http://rsc.tomprice.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=140115
Cedric Rabidoux