MaggieD
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Why would those be the only choices?
If the healthcare provision calling for "fines" for not having private insurance is ruled unConstitutional, then the plan could be tweaked that, if one doesn't want to buy private insurance, they would have to buy a public policy.
If the SC rules that people can't be required to buy health insurance at all, and cannot be "taxed" for not doing so, then the plan is gutted, in my opinion.
I am against obama care and I am sure the supremes will invalidate it but I will give the Dem's credit for making health care an issue. The cost of health care is absolutely through the roof and the insurance premiums reflect this. Reps need to present an alternative plan that will stop and even reverse the skyrocketing cost of wellness in this country, I haven't see one yet that does anything but nibble around the edges.
The only ONLY way to get a handle on healthcare costs is to establish a $250-$500 minimum deductible for everybody and penalize those who choose to use our emergency rooms as their primary care physician.