Posted on 03/20/2007 7:01:40 PM PDT by Nachum
The ambitious goals of the state's universal health insurance law collided with reality again this week, as officials struggled to balance broad coverage for the uninsured with concerns about forcing those who already have coverage to buy more.
In the end, state officials yesterday recommended dropping one of their key requirements for comprehensive basic insurance and allowing residents extra time -- perhaps more than a year -- to obtain higher-quality insurance. All state residents, however, will still have to buy some insurance by the July 1 deadline set in law or pay a penalty.
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Romney's legacy.
Leave. Now.
They voted for this nonsense, let them, no make them live with it. - Just don't try to export it here when it all falls as flat as a socialist pancake.
RomneyCare may pancake before 2008. Ouch!
"Romney's legacy."
Very succinct. This one is going to be an anchor for his campaign.
Ugh...can you imagine what Romney would do for medicine if elected President?
Commie-Care! Ha Ha Haaaa!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Insurance companies cover the uninsured at a reduced rate, paid by the state of Mass.
In return, the state of Mass looks the other way as the rate that residents will now be required to pay goes through the roof.
Sweet.
I agree with you - - the Mass-holes should be fenced in like East Germany.
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