December 24, 2009 The Senate this AM passed its version of a universal health care bill. Start Date - 2014 except for some protections which start sooner. - click here for more Payment - Taxes on higher cost(Cadillac)health care plans;fees on medical device makers
and indoor tanning;higher medicare payroll taxes on high income people. Aid/subsidizes for low and middle income people. Pre-existing conditions(and other insurance company exclusions)eliminated. Medicaid - Expanded. Children covered up to age 25. Public option - Not included but the Federal Office of Personnel Management will coordinate nation-wide plans which must include at least one non-profit. People will choose among plans. *** An amended proposal is expected to be placed on the floor of the Senate for a vote by Dec 24, What we know presently is the following:
We'll add more as we receive additional information. |