The Republican Health Care Plan

I heard John Shadegg (AZ) on talk radio today, on the Roger Hedgecock show.  He was asked about a Republican option for health care reform.  It was an interesting review.  Marsha Blackburn (TN) who I respect, is also for this plan.  Taking the 17 million illegals out of the 47,000 supposed uninsured, that leaves 30,000 who have no insurance. 

Many of those are only without insurance while they are between jobs.  Many of those don't want insurance coverage.  According to Shadegg there will be enough savings from what the government now gives to hospitals for treating the uninsured to cover those remaining with insurance.  For those who do not make enough money to purchase insurance, a credit/voucher from the government will be provided.  I don't know about the numbers, but it sounded good.

There is no way that the Left will go for the Republican plan -- it will never see the light of day.  According to the Left, Republicans should be allowed to die, given some aspirin and hand sanitizer, no insurance, only death.  Yep, that's what they said.

John Shadegg (AZ-03) joined with several Republican Members of Congress including: Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (TN-07), Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Congressman Phil Gingrey, M.D. (GA-11) and Congressman Pete Hoekstra (MI-02) to introduce The Improving Health Care for All Americans Act which will reform America’s health care system making health care services more personal, more affordable and ensure that all Americans receive the care they need.

 

The bill includes:

IF YOU LIKE IT YOU CAN KEEP IT. 
Approximately 83% of Americans are satisfied with the health care they currently receive through their employer.  Under this plan, Americans with employer-provided care can keep it without any change.  Unlike other proposals, this bill will NOT tax your employer-sponsored plan to pay for a government takeover of health care.  And, unlike the Democrats plan, it will not force you to give up the health care coverage you currently have if you choose to keep it! 
 
ALL AMERICANS GET CHOICE AND COVERAGE. 
The bill allows Americans who don’t have employer-sponsored care or those not satisfied with their employer-sponsored plan to buy their own plan on the same tax-advantaged basis their employer enjoys.  Americans who pay income taxes get a dollar for dollar reduction in their tax bill up to $2500 for individuals and $5000 per family.  Americans who don’t pay income taxes get the same amount from the government to buy a policy of their choice; $2500 for individuals and $5000 per family. 

PROVIDES POOLING MECHANISMS AND GROUP PLAN CHOICES FOR EVERYONE. 
This legislation creates expanded options for the purchase of low-cost health care from new pooling mechanisms.  Today, the only health insurance pool available to Americans is their employer’s pool.  Americans not in an employer-sponsored pool buy in what is called the “individual market.”  The Improving Health Care for All Americans Act dramatically expands the insurance pools Americans can select to join by allowing churches, alumni associations, trade associations and other civic groups to set up new insurance pools and offer affordable health care packages to their members.  Instead of having only one group policy to choose from, under this bill, every American will be able to choose from a number of “group plans.”  This will make health care more affordable and portable while not locking individuals into staying at a job simply to keep their health coverage.  Families should not be forced to choose between leaving their employer and having health care.

PRE-EXISTING AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS COVERED AT AFFORDABLE RATES. 
Our fragmented health care system makes it difficult for Americans with pre-existing conditions and chronic illnesses to find affordable coverage.  No American should go bankrupt because they get sick.  The Improving Health Care for All Americans Act strengthens, expands and creates new avenues for affordable health care for the sickest Americans through high-risk pools and reinsurance mechanisms.  The sick and those with chronic conditions will be able to buy coverage at competitive rates. 

CONTROLS COST AND PROVIDES COVERAGE FROM THE BOTTOM UP, NOT THE TOP (GOVT.) DOWN.
The Improving Health Care for All Americans Act takes a radically different approach in contrast to what has been discussed by President Obama as well as Democrats in both chambers.  It gives people choice and places American families back in control of their plans and their health care.  This legislation will reduce the cost and improve the quality of health care while expanding access and portability.  

The above is taken from John Shedegg's website.

What say you????

Related:  From American Power Blog:

Communists Mobilize 'Direct Action' for ObamaCare: 'Aetna is the Real Death Panel'

At the video: Demonstrators are wearing "Medicare for All" t-shirts. Check the website at Health Care for All. Here's the blurb from the YouTube:

The 19 participants, wearing T-shirts with slogans that read Medicare for All and chanting patients, not profits! linked arms and sat down in the lobby of the Aetna building, prompting Aetna employees to step around them on their way into their offices, where insurance claim reviewers are busy looking for ways to deny people the lifesaving treatment that they need. A crowd of supporters picketing outside the building held signs that said "Aetna is the real death panel," and "Single payer now."

And from the neo-Stalinist Democracy Now!, "As Senate Panel Debates Public Option, Groups Take Direct Action to Promote Single Payer" (via Memeorandum):

From State of the Union, hat tip David:

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Video: Rush Gives Platform to ‘Susan From Glendale’ in Epic 21-Minute Call

Her Passion Speaks for Millions

Comments

[elmo]

Do you eat some kind of "red-neck corn flacks" for breakfast? Or maybe it's "paint chip cheerios"?

Whatever it is you couldn't lite your own fart with your underwear OFF!!!

[Robert]

OK Elmo...cooperate and get back into the truck like a good 'tard so we can get you back to the facility before you soil yourself again..

Seriously Deb, great post - it amazes me that more people don't know about this. Even Bobby Jindal is apparently clueless that a GOP plan exists. Or maybe he's just bowin' and scrapin' to take over the Bi-Partisan RINO cover boy crown from Senator McCain.

Regards,
Rob

[vegas art guy]

I like that plan. Maybe in 2011 it will get through.

[Skunkfeathers]

New from Barry's takeover of the toy* industry: LibTard Elmo!

With his bushy unkempt hair, plumber's crack low-riding birkenstocks, crack sores on his nose and ACORN-provided protest signs, LibTard Elmo will be a hit with your impressionable kids this non-denominational holiday season**. Pull his finger and LibTard Elmo will utter cute phrases like:

Bush lied...my brain cells died

Get US troops out of New Orleans!

I want me welfare NOW!

Let the old conservatives DIE!

Duh...what am I protesting?

Where are my ACORN talking points?

Don't wait...order your LibTard Elmo fast!

* control those pesky profits

** no more Christmas...Barry sez it upsets Islam

[Misfit410]

Great stuff,
It seems to me that allowing competition between state and even international lines would be common sense, Tort reform in general just basic common sense. It does not have to be the complete solution, but it's certainly a good place to begin, pass it.. and monitor how much of a change takes place.

[Debbie]

elmo proves a point I've made over and over: The Left cannot have a civil discussion of the facts on any subject. They prefer to call their opponents names and stoop to the lowest level possible.

Looks like somebody left the door open at the psychiatric hospital and little elmo escaped.

Skunkfeathers, you are too funny!

Robert: It smells like he has already soiled himself verbally.

A troll is always good for a few laughs.

[James]

i compared republican and democratic healthcare plans with links to both proposals at my blog The Unfamiliar.
http://www.rimemagazine.com/article/1044/comparing_the_republican_&_democrat_health_plans

[Debbie]

James: Thanks, I'll check it out.