[conservativecorner]

One question. If you level the playing field, won't the folks with insurance consider dropping it and going with the uninsured folks who receive the same benefit as insured folks without the cost?

[rontun]

Good question, but I don't think such an outcome will result. The uninsured are not receiving the same benefit coverage as those insured, but are merely being charged similar fees for services.

The benefit to being insured is having the costs of services paid for by the insurer -- be it Medicare, Medicaid or private insurers. The uninsured, to the extent of their ability to pay, remain personally obligated for the costs.