Which freedoms are we losing?
Are you kidding?
Did the HC Bill extend your freedom to choose? No....
Did the HC Bill reward you for healthy living? No....
Did the HC Bill allow to choose a higher deductable? No....
Did the HC BIll allow you to keep your existing plan? No....
Did the HC Bill allow you to choose your doctor? No....
How many more do you need?
I still have the same coverage and the same Doctor. I have no ******* clue what you are ranting on about and I suspect, neither do you.
Freedom to choose? You mean like choose to have an abortion?
Pay close attention, these are freedoms you are losing:
1. If you are young and healthy individual and want to pay for health insurance that reflects that status, you’ll now have to shoulder and pay for health insurance premiums that cover not only you but also for people who are unhealthy – the guy who smokes three packs a day, the guy who drinks a gallon of whiskey etc.
ThatÂ’s because health insurance companies will no longer be able to underwrite on the basis of a personÂ’s health status.
2. If you are geared towards aesthetics and would want to go for cosmetic surgery, you will to pay an additional 5% tax on the cost of the procedure with the passage of this new Health Care Reform Bill.
3. As the new Health Care Reform Bill promises to benefit millions of poor American individuals, the rich and wealthy Americans get affected. Under this new Health Care Reform Bill, thereÂ’s a 0.9% increase in Medicare payroll taxes for Americans who earn more than $200,000 annually individually and $250,000 for couples.
That amount will rise to a 3.8% tax if reconciliation passes. It will also apply to investment income, estates, and trusts.
4. To minimize costs, young and healthy American individuals before can decide not to avail health insurance and instead use their funds to start small business. However, with the passage of this new Health Care Reform Bill, if they decided not to avail it, they have to pay $750 annually.
5. Under this new Health Care Reform Bill, Americans must buy a health insurance policy that covers “ambulatory patient services, emergency services, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment; prescription drugs; rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices; laboratory services; preventive and wellness services; chronic disease management; and pediatric services, including oral and vision care.”
They no longer have the luxury to choose which particular coverage the policy covers for a less premium. What if youÂ’re a single guy without children? Still, your health insurance policy must have pediatric services coverage. What if youÂ’re a woman who canÂ’t have a baby? Still, your health insurance policy must have maternity services.
How could anybody NOT confuse this as a loss of freedoms.....