Within all the smoke screen over health care reform, the one point I haven't heard made by either side this one: Even if there is a public plan, or they make Medicare available to all, the insurance companies will then offer a plan that covers what the government doesn't.
The insurance companies are saying that if there is a public plan or Medicare is extended to everyone then they'd go out of business. That's sheer nonsense. They stand to lose a lot of money with any health reform bill, which is a good thing for the taxpayers of this country since they are like ticks drinking up the life blood of this country and contributing little back for what they take in.
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I don't think they would be too bad off. They might have to reduce their rates a little bit and pay a little bit out but they have the potential to gain about 46 million or so customers.
I have a friend who is 71 and needs back surgery. She is on Medicaid and I am astounded by how narrow her choices are. This lingering situation is something I blame on both parties. They have known this from as far back as the 1970's in my humble opinion. My late Uncle (God Bless him) told me as a kid that the problem with me is that I am an idealist. I agree. But I also know we can solve this situation. Glad you are shining a light on this PM!
Both of you are soooooo right.
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