Fines proposed for going without health insurance

Fines proposed for going without health insurance

WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as President Barack Obama met Democratic leaders to search for ways to salvage his health care overhaul.

In advance of what Obama hopes will be a game-changing speech to lawmakers, the one idea that most appeals to the Democrats' liberal base lost ground in Congress. Prospects for a government-run plan to compete with private insurers sank as a leading moderate said he could no longer support the idea.

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Just as auto coverage is now mandatory in most states, Baucus would a require that all Americans get health insurance once the system is overhauled. Penalties for failing to get insurance would start at $750 a year for individuals and $1,500 for families. Households making more than three times the federal poverty level - about $66,000 for a family of four - would face the maximum fines. For families, it would be $3,800, and for individuals, $950

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Goobieman said:

All I can say:

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Lerxst said:

Has already been said by American in this thread.

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Goobieman said:

My Way News - Fines proposed for going without health insurance

:shock:

All I can say:
Punishing families who can't afford health care to begin with just doesn't make sense.

Justification for the requirement/fines:

Anyone else see the flaw in this argument?
That, maybe, driving a car on the road is a -privilege- you -choose- to exercise?

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The_Limt said:

Did you even read the article?

It seems you didn't.

Because it was a terribly written article.

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American said:

Hey Goobie, the thread is a dupe.

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