The following article points up quite nicely what I have been saying all along. I don't want government involved in my health care at all. I would be just as happy if Medicare was scrapped in favor of real health care reform. Grandfather in the people already on Medicare, and allow a real market solution for future retirees.
My husband just reached the age of Medicare. We are both self-employed and have paid large sums of money each month for a very high deductible insurance policy. You'll be pleased to note, due to government interference, I paid each month for maternity coverage. NB: I don't plan on having a baby one month before my 64th birthday. We have paid for all our own medications, office visits, and lab work. And guess what? That was fine with us.
If this health care package of carp passes, the young people and slackers of the country who demand "free" health insurance will get what we are getting. You will be forced into a government plan, just as older citizens are forced into Medicare. We hate it. Of course we have options. We can continue to pay for coverage, except you are financially punished if you delay signing up for Medicare.
In our area, it is almost impossible to find a doctor that will accept Medicare patients. Those that do, have a waiting list. By luck and the grace of God, one of my husbands long-time students is a doctor and accepted my husband (you just don't want to diss your banjo teacher, doncha know!)
We chose Medicare Advantage for my husband and will pay more. Within two weeks of being on the program, we received notification that the rates are going up while the coverage has been slashed. We are essentially getting nothing. And that will only get worse. If this bill passes we won't even have the option of paying more for an Advantage type plan because it will be gone, along with the private health insurance companies.
If you think arguing with your insurance company over treatment is a nightmare, wait until you have to argue with the government. Raise your hand if you have had a good experience getting in a tangle with the IRS. Whooops, don't see any hands. Those are the same people who will decide what care you will get.
This is your future young people of America. You've been on a free ride for most of your life. It's going to cost you big time now. Congratulations!
From Big Government: Congress, We Don't Trust You With Health Care At All
