Important GOP, word up!
Many of Reps, their Aides, etc spy FR, pay heed! We have only just begun
The measures are advancing nationally as Republicans capitalize on voter discontent over Democratic-backed federal health care reform efforts in Congress.
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Resolution on Preserving States’ Rights Regarding Federal Health Insurance Exchanges and a Public Plan
Model Legislation
Adopted by the Health and Human Services Task Force
May 1, 2009.
Approved by the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Board of Directors
June 6, 2009.
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Guarding Against Mandates That Don’t Work
ALEC’s Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act would block legislation that imposes costly, bureaucratic penalties for choosing to obtain or decline health coverage. This provision strikes at the heart of an individual mandate—implemented in Massachusetts and elsewhere—that penalize individuals and businesses for failing to purchase health insurance.
The Massachusetts example is particularly instructive for states facing an individual mandate. Three years into the mandate, Massachusetts still hasn’t achieved 100% coverage—in fact, the Bay State still has more than 200,000 uninsured residents. Many of the uninsured were exempt from the mandate because coverage was too expensive. Over half of those who did get insurance got fully- or partially-subsidized coverage, courtesy of Massachusetts taxpayers.
What’s worse, health spending has increased by 42 percent in Massachusetts since the mandate was enacted; taxpayers, doctors, and hospitals are facing increased taxes and fees; and patients are finding it hard to see a doctor.
Simply put, ALEC’s Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act would protect against intrusive mandates that just don’t work.