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Create a public health insurance option

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Create a public health insurance option to operate based on average private insurance pricing.

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Submitted by Health Care Debate 2 years ago

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  1. ksiner said:

    The 'public option' is not a complete government take-over of the healthcare system, yet an alarming number have the false idea that it is.

    Basic facts are needed on what is being proposed:

    1st Tier: Those who like their current healthcare plan & insurance can keep it.

    2nd Tier: Those who are working for smaller companies, aren't covered and can't afford such plans, etc. can join 'group plans' - formed to lower the cost of getting traditional insurance.

    3rd Tier: For those who can't afford the above two, there would be a 'public option' plan.

    Other important basic facts:

    1. Insurance companies could not drop persons who are ill, or deny coverage due to 'pre-existing conditions'.

    2. Large businesses (employing hundreds of thousands) would be required to provide affordable insurance options.

    3. Everyone would be required to have a plan from one of the above 3 Tiers, based on income.

    Some "basic facts" are needed to build consensus. This is a safety net America needs for all those currently falling through the cracks.

    2 years ago
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  2. ksiner said:

    The 'public option' is not a complete government take-over of the healthcare system, yet an alarming number have the false idea that it is.

    The healthcare plan currently proposed:

    1st Tier: Those who like their current healthcare plan & insurance can keep it.

    2nd Tier: Those who are working for smaller companies, aren't covered and can't afford such plans, etc. can join 'group plans' - formed to lower the cost of getting traditional insurance.

    3rd Tier: For those who can't afford the above two, there would be a 'public option' plan.

    Other important basic facts:

    1. Insurance companies could not drop persons who are ill, or deny coverage due to 'pre-existing conditions'.

    2. Large businesses (employing hundreds of thousands) would be required to provide affordable insurance options.

    3. Everyone would be required to have a plan from one of the above 3 Tiers, based on income.

    When persons are 'educated' by 'propaganda', some "basic facts" are needed.

    2 years ago
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