Is Obama’s health care plan about to go the way that Hillary’s health care plan did? Ah, the plans of mice and men. George Bush had such grand plans for his presidency and then along came the bombing of the twin towers. After the Democratic Convention in 2004, Obama began to formulate dreams about his future presidency, but first of all he had to get past Hillary which may prove to have been the easier task than getting through the financial meltdown. 

Is anyone getting the message here that we might not be in control of everything? 

The upfront tab could reach $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion over 10 years, while expected savings from wringing waste and inefficiency from the health care system may take longer to show. Details of the health legislation have not been written, but the broad outlines of the overhaul are known. Economists and other experts say the $634 billion that Obama’s budget sets aside for health care will pay perhaps half the cost.

And guess who would pay for the other half!

Obama is hoping the Senate comes up with a bipartisan compromise that would give him political cover for disagreeable decisions to raise more money, such as taxing some health insurance benefits. In the 2008 campaign, Obama went after his Republican presidential rival, Arizona Sen. John McCain, for proposing a large-scale version of that idea. Concerns about costs could spill over in the coming week when the Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on how to pay for coverage. Committee leaders hoping to have a bill before the full Senate this summer must first convince their own members that it won’t break the bank.

Obama criticized his chief Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, for proposing that everyone in the U.S. be required to have medical insurance. Yet such a mandate probably will be in what Congress puts together because requiring individuals to pay would lower federal costs. For Obama, there are no easy ways to pay for health care. Options include raising other taxes, cutting deeply into Medicare payments to providers, or phasing in the expansion of coverage for the uninsured — beyond his four-year term.

Meanwhile a half million people a month are losing their jobs! Hello! 



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A good health care plan is critical to your family’s overall health. With it, you’re more likely to get regular checkups and treat health problems when they’re small and manageable.

Many people get their health care plan through their employer. But if you’re unemployed, self-employed, or work for a small company that doesn’t offer insurance, this is not an option available to you. So where can you find a discount health care plan and what should you look for in a plan?

Where to Find a Discount Health Care Plan

The best place to begin your search for discount health care plans is on your computer. By going to an insurance comparison website, you can get fast and accurate rate quotes from multiple insurance companies. First, you’ll fill in a form with information about yourself and your health care needs. Then you’ll receive quotes that you can review and compare in order to choose the one that’s best for you.

The best insurance comparison websites also offer a chat feature so you can get answers to any questions you may have, plus get advice on how to lower your insurance premium, from an insurance expert (see link below).

What Kind to Look for in an Insurance Quote

When you review your quotes, you’ll of course look at the cost of the insurance. But you also want to look at what you’re paying for. For example, you don’t want to choose the cheapest quote only to find that your physician is not on the approved list.

Some items you should check include:

* Whether you have the freedom to choose your physician or must select from a list. If you select from a list, is your physician on that list?

* What diagnostic and preventive care the plan includes. Are regular checkups included? Do you get prescription drug coverage?

* How are emergency procedures covered?

* Who determines the type of treatment needed – your doctor or the insurance company?

* Can you consult a specialist when needed or will you need a referral first?

Think about what ‘s important to you and then choose a plan with the best price that best meets your needs.

Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com/health-insurance.html or click on the following link to get discount health care plan quotes from top-rated companies and see how much you can save. You can also get more insurance tips there.

The authors, Brian Stevens and Stacey Schifferdecker, have spent 30 years in the insurance and finance industries, and have written a number of articles on discount health care plans.



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