from his web site:
"The plan is as simple as this: If you like your current insurance plan, GREAT! Keep it! However, the Fair Health Plan also ensures that even those who cannot obtain private insurance are still not denied care. But unlike current legislative proposals that are little more than handouts from the wallet of we the taxpayers, the Fair Health Plan still requires each American to pay their own way. Every person that purchases private insurance is given a tamper proof “Proof of Insurance” card. Just like your current insurance card, you will need to carry this with you at all times. Those choosing not to purchase insurance, will pay a surcharge of 10 percent on all goods and services purchased. Those carrying the “Proof of Insurance” card will be exempt from any fees. The funds raised will be used to allow the federal government to negotiate the best deal with PRIVATE insurance companies."
I think it is better to get the federal gov't out of the health care business entirely.
I believe his Health plan isn’t the best- but it seems like a more free market choice than what we have now. I think he is trying to push something that conservatives and democrats alike could deal with. I am with you thought when it comes to the federal government in health care.
He has some wonderful plans dealing with the VA. He wants to sell all VA hospitals to private industries and give the vets a choice to receive care where they want. Instead of having VA insurance- they would have a government employee insurance like congress has. He is truly a patriot!