quote:Originally posted by HIFLYER:
You never acknowledge that it will cost more for someone like me who likes his companies coverage and has no plans to move. Also the fact that no Government program is ever under budget so it will again cost me more in taxes. So as you are so fond of saying in your condensing way "What part of that do you not get?"
Please read what I've actually typed. I said a PRIVATE option was fine with me as long as insurance companies start actually insuring people. They need to be forced to reform their rules about pre-existing conditions and wait times, and start covering real medical procedures. Having said that, I do think government coverage should be expanded to include more people who aren't in a position to pay.
If insurance companies are allowed to sell their services across state lines - creating more competition - the prices will start to come down. The fact is, employers may not be able to compete with this; then, I could be wrong. You will still get your private plan, HI, either way.
And you may have no plans to leave your company, but unless you're self-employed, you can't be assured that your company won't let you go at some point.