Rand Paul says that this is not the repeal we all are waiting for.
> I hope Rand Paul is just confused on this one.
I’m torn. I’m for this because doing nothing would likely be disaster for individuals as Obamacare collapses. And this seems like the only “something” possible.
But I think the Rs are buying into the D definition of “the proper role of government” by passing this. And that’s a long-term disaster both in health insurance and other areas.
IOW
Is it good NOW? — yes
Is it a good idea? — no
I think Rand Paul is more concerned about the 2nd question and I understand that.
Government programs are not markets.
Let me give everyone here the hard facts:
We are going to get single payer. The question is a matter of when and how they fake us out to get there.
I am old enough that I may be gone by the time the complete destruction of health care in this country is accomplished. How’s that for a positive? Jeez.
The Unaffordable Healthcare Act (aka Obamacare) needs to be repealed. I’d propose a simple plan: Health saving account that is tax free up to 150,000 a year. If you don’t need that $$, you can roll it over. Tax credits for employers to start health benefits (if you are a roofing company and you decided to start a plan for the 10 people employed and you decided to put 200,000 in the account [20,000 each] you can deduct it from your taxes.) Third item: The Government needs to stay away from insurance!
If it helps Anthem, I’m against it.
“Private” health insurance companies function only to obscure what actually is happening.
Bump.....
We just got a letter from Regence. They won’t be offering individual policies anymore. Not sure why - we pay $1,600 a month with a $10,000 deductible, it’s not like they are losing money on us.