Group 15 – S. 1796: Conclusion
Throughout this discussion our points have been made clear and we cannot deny the fact that health care in this country needs reform. The proper way to do it has been the debate for some time. We stand behind our chosen bill S. 1796.
The positive points have been laid out. The bill will reduce the number of Americans insured there is no question of that. The mandate of insurance for all Americans will help in their fight to pay medical bills and keep costs down. The poor Americans that cannot afford insurance will be given generous subsidies from the government to help them become insured and stay insured. Also, Americans would be able to choose from many different insurance plans and pick the best one out of competitive marketplaces across states, which would open up access to care by allowing the sale of insurance across state lines.
Another positive point is that there won’t be a government-run public option and the private market will expand into a private insurance exchange for everyone to choose what insurance would fit them best. Prices would decrease because of the competitive market and create a more well-rounded expense to care. The less government control we have the better off we are and we could take care of any problems within the states exchange. Employers won’t be mandated to provide insurance coverage to their employees, but clearly they will want to, avoiding the fee or penalty that will be brought against them if they don’t. Another point is that it offers Medicaid expansion. Medicaid has shown to be a great deal of help for all Americans at any age, so there is no doubt that we would want to expand it to cover more Americans where needed.
Depending on where you stand in your thinking of health care as a right or a privilege is to each his own, however health care as of right now doesn’t help anyone. We feel that the less government the better and creating more competition among private insurance companies will help the high rising costs. We need to act now on health care reform, but make sure what choice you choose will fit the overall need of our country.
Group 15 – S. 1796: Conclusion
Throughout this discussion our points have been made clear and we cannot deny the fact that health care in this country needs reform. The proper way to do it has been the debate for some time. We stand behind our chosen bill S. 1796.
The positive points have been laid out. The bill will reduce the number of Americans insured there is no question of that. The mandate of insurance for all Americans will help in their fight to pay medical bills and keep costs down. The poor Americans that cannot afford insurance will be given generous subsidies from the government to help them become insured and stay insured. Also, Americans would be able to choose from many different insurance plans and pick the best one out of competitive marketplaces across states, which would open up access to care by allowing the sale of insurance across state lines.
Another positive point is that there won’t be a government-run public option and the private market will expand into a private insurance exchange for everyone to choose what insurance would fit them best. Prices would decrease because of the competitive market and create a more well-rounded expense to care. The less government control we have the better off we are and we could take care of any problems within the states exchange. Employers won’t be mandated to provide insurance coverage to their employees, but clearly they will want to, avoiding the fee or penalty that will be brought against them if they don’t. Another point is that it offers Medicaid expansion. Medicaid has shown to be a great deal of help for all Americans at any age, so there is no doubt that we would want to expand it to cover more Americans where needed.
Depending on where you stand in your thinking of health care as a right or a privilege is to each his own, however health care as of right now doesn’t help anyone. We feel that the less government the better and creating more competition among private insurance companies will help the high rising costs. We need to act now on health care reform, but make sure what choice you choose will fit the overall need of our country.