A Dragon in Sheep’s Clothing

In BBC’s coverage of the U.S. health bill promoted today, they say:

“It would also let the government sell insurance in competition with private companies and make insurers offer cover to those with pre-existing conditions.”

I still think that a government run option may raise the prices of private insurers.

Want something better than the government plan? It’ll cost you.

Want coverage for pre-existing conditions? Sure, we’ll offer it — for a price.

Does the government option require too many forms, too many “approvals” for treatment, and selective approvals at that? Well, if you have the cash, you can have a better plan. Otherwise, too bad.

Also:

Constitutionally, insurance is a matter that belongs to each state. Is the Federal government crossing a line by requiring that citizens acquire health insurance?

Why don’t states cooperate to allow private insurance companies to compete across state lines? To start, surely this could be accomplished regionally.

I wonder if any states are considering not working with the government plan, calling on the Constitution to assert authority over their rightful domain.