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Originally Posted by MysticCat
But is that any different from the way it is now? How many Americans choose their own insurance program now? For most of us, our employers choose our insurance -- at most we get options as to premiums and co-pays/deductables. Surely whether any reform passes or not, employers can go for something cheaper if they can find it. I don't see how that can be pinned on reform; pin that on the free market.
The part of the debate that I don't quite get is the "just don't let it affect my coverage" sentiment. I know I've seen my premiums go up at a ridiculous rate in recent years, while benefits go down. Theoretically, I could look for somewhere else to cover my family, but practically speaking, pre-existing conditions rule that out. Sure, I'm basically satisfied with what I have, but I'd be a lot more satisfied if there was some stability in cost and benefits.
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My problem with it is the implied guarantee that couldn't possibly exist. No one can honestly expect to deliver on the promise that anyone who likes their coverage, will get to keep it.
You're right doesn't work that way now, and it's not likely to work that way in the future.
But if you tell people that in the context of "reform" they are likely to assume that you really mean it.
I think a lot of Americans who heard Obama's comments, especially in the past* more than last night, will really believe that if "I like my insurance now; 'reform' will mean that I get to keep it like I like it."
Why wouldn't they? Isn't it being sold to them as if this plan is only going to improve the health system?
I don't think it's going to work like that, do you?
*last night's comments were a little savvier because at least he said, nothing in this bill will require you to change. But if you require all plans to meet certain requirements, it's pretty unlikely that things are going to stay like they are for most people.
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