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  • Edwards Might Garnish Wages, Withhold Tax Refunds To Enforce Health Insurance Mandate

    11/30/2007 9:50:18 AM PST · by FocusNexus · 94 replies · 910+ views
    Kaiser Network ^ | Nov. 30, 2007 | Kaiser
    Presidential candidate and former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) on Thursday in an interview said that, under his health care plan, U.S. residents who can afford to pay for health insurance could have their wages garnished or tax refunds withheld in the event that they do not obtain coverage, the Des Moines Register reports. The proposal would require all residents to obtain health insurance, with federal subsidies available to lower-income residents. Edwards also said that the proposal would enroll uninsured residents in health plans when they use the health care system or public services. He said, "So if you don't have...