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Romney’s Healthcare Reform
Posted by Raven on June 21st, 2005
Romney wrote an op-ed for the Boston Herald today, outlining his healthcare reform ideas. Here is the main part of his plan:
My approach is based on several principles. First, private insurance is better, cheaper and more efficient than a government-run health-care scheme. Second, everyone has a responsibility to have health insurance; for those who cannot afford it, government will help, but only to the extent needed – not as an entitlement. Third, government has roles to play in helping all citizens become insured, from expanding consumer choice to creating incentives and tax benefits.
Who are the uninsured? We’ve grouped them in three pools: 1) Very Low Income who are eligible for Medicaid. 2) Low Income who typically earn one to three times the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). And 3) Low-Middle Income who earn above three times FPL. Insuring each group requires a unique solution.
We have found about 106,000 individuals actually qualify for Medicaid but don’t know it. In the last two years, we have added some 70,000 to Medicaid. We’ll sign up the remainder as soon as possible. My administration and the Legislature are budgeting the necessary funds.
About 150,000 of low-income residents are uninsured. These people are generally younger and healthier than the average population. The majority are white, high school graduates, and they are working, often part-time or multiple jobs. In most cases, their employer does not offer insurance. I propose that we create Safety Net Care for them. Coverage will be offered by commercial insurers and have a full complement of health benefits. The premium will be subsidized in part: The individual will pay on a sliding scale, based on income.
Course the liberals will chew this up and swish it around their frothing mouths, before spitting it out wholesale.
I like the idea and with a few tweaks I bet it would work. Both parties need to come together to start taking care of this problem. The BS needs to stop.
June 22nd, 2005 at 11:06 am
Sorcerer of Sticking Your Head and Arms Out …
Today’s dose of NIF – News, Interesting & Funny … I got my winch!
December 7th, 2005 at 1:44 pm
Romney’s health care reform sounds like a great way to improve the health care system. I hope he can help provide health insurance for many.