Senators Focus on Health Insurance Reform
Ten senators have given President Bush a blueprint for health insurance reform, according to The Houston Chronicle.
The 10 senators, made up of 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans, told President Bush they've agreed on a plan to increase health coverage, and they'd like to continue working on it with President Bush.
The White House, eager for positive attention on Bush's domestic agenda, was quick to agree to work with the senators on the bipartisan health insurance plan.
The plan has two major points:
Democrats have spoken out against Bush's proposal to count employer provided health insurance as taxable income, plus a $15,000 tax credit for families and $7,500 for individuals. But the lawmakers behind the new blueprint say they aren't endorsing Bush's plan; they're just acknowledging that current tax rules aren't working.
This attention towards lowering the cost of health insurance so more Americans get medical coverage is a step in the right direction. Costs will decrease if everyone is covered. The good news is that with a little comparison shopping, it's easy to find a plan that provides the coverage you need. Affordable health insurance quotes are available online so you can get a plan that fits into your budget.
The 10 senators, made up of 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans, told President Bush they've agreed on a plan to increase health coverage, and they'd like to continue working on it with President Bush.
The White House, eager for positive attention on Bush's domestic agenda, was quick to agree to work with the senators on the bipartisan health insurance plan.
The plan has two major points:
- The plan acknowledges the need for legislation that ensures affordable health insurance for all Americans, while protecting Medicare and Medicaid
- The plan agrees with Bush that current tax laws for health insurance favor the rich and promote inefficiency
Democrats have spoken out against Bush's proposal to count employer provided health insurance as taxable income, plus a $15,000 tax credit for families and $7,500 for individuals. But the lawmakers behind the new blueprint say they aren't endorsing Bush's plan; they're just acknowledging that current tax rules aren't working.
This attention towards lowering the cost of health insurance so more Americans get medical coverage is a step in the right direction. Costs will decrease if everyone is covered. The good news is that with a little comparison shopping, it's easy to find a plan that provides the coverage you need. Affordable health insurance quotes are available online so you can get a plan that fits into your budget.
