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.
