Health Care Insurance Reform and Medical Costs

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Xavier Becerra, Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, and Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy held a press conference this afternoon in the Capitol on Americas Affordable Health Choices Act and the reduction of crushing health care costs — and mounting debt of Americans who already have health insurance.

They were joined by four Americans — Molly Secours of Nashville, Vernon Le Count of Freedom, Maine, Catherine Howard of San Francisco and Jaclyn Michalos of Norwood, Mass. — who shared their experiences with our current health care system and medical debt.

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[phoenixbornagain]

I am an American who believes in small government and individual freedoms. Despite the shortcomings in the US healthcare system, I stand opposed to HR 3200, otherwise known as America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Since the bill is 1018 pages long, this post could probably go on forever, but instead I’ll list a few of the biggest problems I have with this bill.

[side1981]

The GOP so loves watching poor people not get the health-care they need.

[side1981]

The GOP so loves watching poor people not get the health-care they need.

[pluto4847]

@tstrip2010

This is a bipartisn issue. Do I support Obama on his health reform? Of course I do. If the Republicans had a better Idea I would consider going on their plan.

The Republicans don't like change. Its very hard for a Republican to want to change.

A lot of Republicans made some good health proposals, but it was deep regret that it was not at the top of their agenda.

For once, Obama wants to focus on America, not looking for weapons of mass destruction. He is our commander and chi

[pluto4847]

@tstrip2010

As I recall there was some mention of a proposed health savings plan. This was Senator McCain's idea, but I regret that he decided not to make this a big issue. The Republicans could have made Health Reform a blessing, but at the last minute backed away.

Now this Obama plan will not take place until 4 years so I'm afraid we are still stuck with the old system. So I will take up Sen McCain's idea and try to make a health savings plan, and put it to the test. We must try.

[pluto4847]

@tstrip2010

And also remember that President Obama may be taxing us more on some of his causes, but he is also being very generous to us.

If you are struggling to make an income above the pverty line, you are entitled to working tax credits. New home owners are entitled to working tax credit. So for what he's giving us, I see nothing wrong in taxing us a little bit more for health reform. If a Republican had a better healthcare reform, I'd go with that.

But McCain was not interested.

[pluto4847]

@tstrip2010

Yes I agree, we have to pay for entitlement, but its no different than paying School Tax, police tax, road repairs. We never complain about forking out money for those causes. Are those causes more important than health? Yes or No

Do you feel safe that you are protected by the police and fire dept? Yes you are.

So I think its hypocritical that our health should be deemed any different. If we have the right to life, liberty, and happiness than health is included in that.

[tstrip2010]

@pluto4847 oh, now I see your point. The problem is everyone thinks the government is gona fix the problem when they are the problem. Entitlement ? You have to pay for entitlement. Unfortunately the government is to big and out of control encroaching on our lives.

[pluto4847]

Some people don't have an Aunt Harriet that leaves their nephew everything in their will . Most of us have to work hard to make a better living.

So there are two people waiting on the liver transplant list: a) Aunt Harriet's Soon to be Wealthy Nephew; or b) Mr Jones who has 3 jobs, no time for his family, and is in poorer health. Who do you think the Insurance company will go with?

The answer is a) Aunt Harriet's loving adoring Nephew who will inherit the world

Now is that fair?

[pluto4847]

Republicans turn this healthcare debate into a money issue. Its always, the wealthy get the best health coverage, and the poor do without.

In the education system, its not like that. A poor person has just the same right to education as a wealthy student. We make provisions for this.

But with healthcare, money always defines the issue. Isn't that being a little insensitive? If blacks and whites have equality, why not the rich and poor?

People with a lot of money discriminate the poor.