Thread: US Healthcare Bill. What does it mean?

Yes, hg, this has been an informative thread. Thank you for bringing Canadian experience and policies to our attention.

HG, thank you for the information. It's very generous of you. Actually, I should thank YOU for asking the questions. Sometimes it gets a little trying having people telling me what my health coverage is like instead of asking. You've obviously done your homework, you understand for the most part what is covered and what is not, and what special situations would be covered.

HG, thank you for the information. It's very generous of you. "They will only pay a portion of laser eye care ($200) which I find crazy because in the long run they save themselves money on the costs of glasses etc." Well, as I unfortunately found out, Lasix doesn't fix presbyopia. I saved up money for Lasix only to find out that it cannot fix the problem, which is caused by a loss of elasticity in the crystalline lens due...

Got it, marshall - thanks. I'll discount all the discussion until that time and just view it as an 'interesting' insight into the 'democratic process' :) Best wishes Jon

Dennis Kucinich voted against it. I respect him for that vote. It must not be what's good for Americans if Dennis voted against it. Where is Oceana? I think Dennis is her boy.

More incredulous questioning: so the system that exists in the US at the moment is the preferred system and is perfect the way it is being the way god and the constitution wanted it? Making any talk of improvement dissidence?

Wait until mandatory genetic testing for pre-disposition to certain diseases gets up and running. And next time somebody has a chance to ask Mr. Armory a question, why not ask why his own premiums to his own private insurance company should go to pay the fat diabetic slobs that have policies with the same company.

I don't think any one really knows including those who voted for it. It still has to pass the Senate and they have their own bill. It will likely be a combination of the two. Right now, nothing is different. Here is a link that might be useful: A little Bit Of An Explanation As To What Happens Now

Nothing yet, it hasn't passed the Senate or the House/Senate negotiations, or been signed into law. It's way to early to talk about what it means.

Below is a good explanation where we are right now. Excerpt: "The are several major differences between the bills. _The House would require employers to provide coverage; the Senate does not. _The House would pay for the coverage expansion by raising taxes on upper-income earners; the Senate uses a variety of taxes and fees, including a levy on high-cost insurance plans. _The House plan costs about $1.2 trillion over 10 years; the Senate...