[xzins]

This isn't mentioned much, but the logic behind it is impeccable:

3.Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.

The logic can extend to EVERY activity that is a COST for a household, that it, too, like with business should not even count toward household profit.

[Blood of Tyrants]

It is basically the same plan the GOP has had for years.

[D-fendr]

What irks is that Trump supported the democrats in 2008, the ones who rammed through “this legislation, passed by totally partisan votes in the House and Senate”

And Trump touted Obama, his leadership and his team in 2009. He now complains that Obamacare was “signed into law by the most divisive and partisan President in American history.”

And he now supports the same basic plan the republicans have had for years.

[Vigilanteman]

As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state.

I'd delete the underlined part. It gets abused just like the ObaMaoCare mandates.

For example, Pennsylvania requires that all policies sold here includes unlimited substance abuse coverage. One of those rehab places constantly advertises on TV "chemical abuse can happen to anyone at anytime." I feel like shouting back "No it can't you damn morons, not if you don't put that $#*+ in your body."

Then there is Delaware who evidently has a strong homo lobby to get them to mandate unlimited STD treatment to force the heteros to pay for their glorious lifestyle.

There should either be (a)ZERO mandates for illnesses caused by lifestyle chooses or (b)some reasonable limits such as we will give a drunk or druggie three chances at rehab and then they pay out of pocket. Health insurance should not be an enabler.

[Red Badger]

Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.

Congress Critters don't like money accumulating if they ain't got it......................

[justlittleoleme]

Duplicate Post: http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3404369/posts

[DoughtyOne]

[DoughtyOne]

[norwaypinesavage]

It's missing a couple of important points:

Tort Reform. There needs to be several important tort reforms: looser pays, Reduce payout to "medical lottery winners", and more.

Reduced government intrusion into medical records so they don't require so much doctor time.

Improved and streamlined drug approvals. Drug companies still need to make enough profit to fund development of new drugs.