Posted on 07/31/2008 8:49:09 AM PDT by greyfoxx39
Gearing up for 2009, liberals are eager to claim Massachusetts as a Valhalla of health reform. Their enthusiasm is apparently evidence-proof.
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Most of this growth in coverage has instead come via a new state entitlement called Commonwealth Care. This provides subsidized insurance to those under 300% of the poverty level, or about $63,000 for a family of four.
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As this public option gets overwhelmed, budget gaskets are blowing everywhere. Mr. Patrick had already bumped up this year's spending to $869 million, $144 million over its original estimate. Liberals duly noted that these tax hikes are necessary because enrollment in Commonwealth Care is much higher than anticipated. But of course more people will have coverage if government gives it to them for free.
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Mr. Patrick wants one-time (yeah, right) charges of $33 million on insurers and $28 million on providers, plus some shuffling of state funds. The balance comes from an estimated $33 million boost in the state's "pay or play" tax: If businesses don't offer "fair and reasonable" insurance to their employees, they get hit.
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A state-sponsored study shows that total spending on mandates was $1.32 billion in 2005, or 12% of premiums. The study is devastating despite its pro-mandate slant.
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Not that such practical lessons have stopped liberals from joining the Massachusetts parade. They have to gussy up the state's model because the extravagant claim that led to its creation -- that health care will be less expensive if everyone is covered -- is being relentlessly discredited.
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This provides subsidized insurance to those under 300% of the poverty level, or about $63,000 for a family of four.
Boy, how many FReepers who make $62,999 could use this "subsidized" health care??? Incredible!
The liberals love it!
Ping
More proof that romney is a liberal idiot!
And what do you want to bet that a large part of the problem is Illegal Immigrants signing up for this?
Like Mitt's yardman, for instance? LOL!
bump
posted 8 x, two days old. You should pay attention to something besides that WHOM you hate.
we also have to deal with the medicare prescription drug expansion which Bush supported and McCain opposed and filibustered.
http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/mccain-plan-to-scale-back-drug-benefit-gets-little-attention-in-florida-2008-01-26.html
Do you have links to the otehr posts? I’d like to read them. TIA
According to the original bill, Illegal Aliens will continue on in their status as “Free Riders”.
Thanks Mitt!
Romney actually fought for, and got, the cheaper, more efficient health program. The Democrats were trying for all out Communism. He did what he could.
I ran a search and this title did not show up. If you are referring to THIS thread: Romney’s Massachusetts Health Plan Could Hurt VP Chances it is a whole different article.
And LOOK who is introducing "hate" into the thread! Bringing attention to the failure of Romney is a public service!
well the worst combination is open borders and welfare. Many libertarians are for open borders with no welfare. Anyone can come but they have little incentive.
You can almost hear Ted’s alcohol ravaged brain laughing, “We own you now, sucker.”
IBT *you hate Romney* crowd.
That didn’t take long.
A twofer....
They’re already here.
I see....
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