Lately the liberals and Socialist/Fascist/Marxists have been complaining that the good conservatives don't have a health care plan. Well that is just a bunch of hooey! We have plenty of ideas that have been promoted, such as saying NO!! to a socialist government takeover of our Medicare. The White House has gone so far as to create an enemies list of health care opponents. That is just outrageous and there was
nothing like that in the Bush Administration that is for sure.
The White House has also laid out three sets of eight points on health care, which is kind of ironic that they chose 3 8's. Seems like they should have chose three sets of six points, if you get my drift. And I think you do. Anyway, we here at the CLF have modified their points to craft our own agenda, and one that I think will catch on with the hard-working folks that dominate these town meetings. Its amazing that they are able to attend all these daytime meetings, what with their job schedules and money spent by their grassroots efforts to buy ad space at a moments notice.
Anyway, here is our completely original plan, with some much-needed editing of that Socialist Leninist ObamaCare plan pushed by that Kenyan Moslim in the White House.
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Conservatives Loving Freedom
Health Care Plan - August 2009
President and CEO - Reginald C. Newton
Co-President and Treasurer - Michelle Bennett
Secretary and Proof Reader - Marvene Letard
8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage, because everyone has coverage anyway, all they have to do is go to the emergency room.1. End Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions: Insurance companies will be
prohibited prevented on a voluntary basis from refusing you coverage because of your medical history.
Making things voluntary is best as business works best under the unrestricted confines of a truly free market. There should be no penalties if an insurance company does not comply with this voluntary provision, but may incur harsh scolding. Discrimination still permitted for all persons suspected of being or resembling an illegal immigrant.2. Tort Reform to Cut Costs. Also Something Called Portability. Ends Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Deductibles or Co-Pays: Insurance companies will have to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket expenses.
Tort Reform NOW!! Bogus lawsuits are what causing all the costs to go up, which forces these good Americans at Cigna to pass on these costs via deductibles and co-pays. These may be ended when a reasonable cap on injury or death, such as the 250k proposed by tort reformers, is put in place.3. Ends Cost-Sharing for
Preventive Care Illegal Immigrants: Insurance companies must
fully cover, without charge, regular checkups and tests that help you prevent illness, such as mammograms or eye and foot exams for diabetics refuse to pay for any health care to illegals. That, and lawsuits, is what is driving up costs, that is a fact!!
4. Ends
dropping of Coverage ObamaCare death panels for Seriously Ill:
Insurance companies Obama will be prohibited from
dropping or watering down insurance coverage euthanizing Grandma and Trig Palin, as well as for those who become seriously ill.
5. Ends Gender Discrimination
Against Males: Insurance companies will be prohibited from
charging you more infringing on your God-given rights of dominion over family members because of your
male gender.
Unmarried women and their progeny will not be covered, which will end the discrimination against men. Married women will be covered under their husbands' or fathers' policies. Homosexuals, union members, community organizers, and ACORN activists will not be eligible for health insurance.6. Ends
Annual or Lifetime Cap
s on Coverage and Tax/Trade:
Insurance companies will be prevented from placing annual or lifetime caps on the coverage you receive. Cap and Tax/Trade will be eliminated, because its another socialistic boondoggle meant to enrich Gorey and his ilk. The actual effect of Cap and Tax/Trade on health care costs is uncertain and beyond the scope of this bill, but warrants mentioning anyway.7. Extends Coverage for Young Adults
in traditional, God-fearing families led by legal citizens: Children would continue to be eligible for family coverage through the age of 26.
Only children of married, working parents will be covered in order to exclude illegals, because illegals don't work and just get welfare somehow.8. Guarantees Insurance Renewal
and Patient/Doctor Relationship: Insurance companies will be required to renew any policy as long as the policyholder pays their premium in full.
Insurance companies won't be allowed to refuse renewal because someone became sick.Insurance companies cannot force policy holders to renew the policy and you can choose your doctor. Keeping some government bureaucrat out of the patient/doctor relationship is the first concern. Your doctor will be required to comply with whatever constraints your insurance company deems necessary. Doctors should continue to consult with claims adjusters to ensure that the proposed treatments or procedures are within the policy guidelines. Said guidelines will still be written solely by insurance companies under no constraint or regulation given our commitment to truly free markets. Failure to comply with said constraints supersedes the first sentence of this paragraph, which may result in your exclusion from the policy. Even if this happens, as long as we have a truly free market, competitive insurance companies will just suddenly pop up, thus insuring those that are excluded.Don't learn more and get details
(its all liberal lies): http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/health-insurance-consumer-protections/
8 common myths FACTS about health insurance reform ObamaCare1. Reform ObamaCare will
stop start "rationing"
- not increase it: It’s a
myth FACT that
reform ObamaCare will mean a "government takeover" of health care or lead to "rationing."
To the contrary, reform will forbid many forms of rationing that are currently being used by insurance companies. Rationing doesn't happen now, that is for sure.2. We can’t afford reform:
It's the status quo we can't afford. It’s a
myth FACT that reform will bust the budget.
To the contrary, the President Barak Hussain Obama has
not identified ways to pay for the vast majority of the up-front costs by cutting waste, fraud, and abuse within existing government health programs; ending big subsidies to insurance companies; and increasing efficiency with such steps as coordinating care and streamlining paperwork. In the long term, reform can
't help bring down costs that will otherwise lead to a fiscal crisis.
3. Reform would encourage "euthanasia": It does
not. It’s a malicious
myth FACT that
reform ObamaCare would encourage or even require euthanasia for seniors. For seniors who want to consult with their family and physicians about end-of life decisions,
reform ObamaCare will help to cover these
voluntarymandatory,
private televised "consultations" for those who want
help with these ram-rod through a bureaucrats decision to euthanize your mawmaw over your own personal and difficult family decisions.
4. Vets' health care is
safe and sound going to be destroyed by ObamaCare: It’s a
myth FACT that
health insurance reform ObamaCare will affect veterans' access to the care they get now.
To the contrary, the President's budget significantly expands coverage under the VA, extending care to 500,000 more veterans who were previously excluded. The VA Healthcare system will continue to be available for all eligible veterans. Obama is a secret Moslim who is wanting to destroy America from within so his Islamic terrorist buddies, like Bill Ayers, can defeat our sickened troops!!5. Reform will
benefit totally burden small business -
not burden it: It’s a
myth FACT that
health insurance reform ObamaCare will hurt small businesses.
To the contrary, reform will ease the burdens on small businesses, provide tax credits to help them pay for employee coverage and help level the playing field with big firms who pay much less to cover their employees on average. Obama is going to force employers to provide health insurance coverage for their employees, or at least force all the employees into a government socialized plan, or something else nefarious. McCain had some good ideas on health care, too bad he didn't win.6. Your Medicare is
not safe, and
not stronger with reform: It’s
myth FACT that
health insurance reform ObamaCare would be financed by cutting Medicare benefits.
To the contrary, reform will improve the long-term financial health of Medicare, ensure better coordination, eliminate waste and unnecessary subsidies to insurance companies, and help to close the Medicare "doughnut" hole to make prescription drugs more affordable for seniors. Obama wants to put the government control over our Medicare. Good thing our good Republicans are here to protect Medicare, seeing as how they were all for it initially and have done great things to ensure its solvency.7. You can
't keep your own insurance: It’s
myth FACT that
reform ObamaCare will force you out of your current insurance plan or force you to change doctors.
To the contrary, reform will expand your choices, not eliminate them. Also, death panels. DEATH PANELS!!!!8. NoYes, government will
not do anything do bad stuff with your bank account: It is an absurd
myth FACT that government will be in charge of your bank accounts.
Health insurance reform will simplify administration, making it easier and more convenient for you to pay bills in a method that you choose. Just like paying a phone bill or a utility bill, you can pay by traditional check, or by a direct electronic payment. And forms will be standardized so they will be easier to understand. The choice is up to you – and the same rules of privacy will apply as they do for all other electronic payments that people make. Your medical records are going to be online! We, as Republicans, are VERY concerned about our privacy, as we have been, consistently and continuously, for many years.Learn more and get details:
(Do not go here, more lies!!)http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/realitycheck/faq
8 There Are No Reasons We Need Health Insurance Reform ObamaCare Now Ever!!1. Coverage Denied to Millions: A recent national survey estimated that 12.6 million non-elderly adults – 36 percent of those who tried to purchase health insurance directly from an insurance company in the individual insurance market – were in fact discriminated against because of a pre-existing condition in the previous three years or dropped from coverage when they became seriously ill. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/denied_coverage/index.html
2. Less Care for More Costs: With each passing year, Americans are paying more for health care coverage. Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2000, a rate three times faster than wages. In 2008, the average premium for a family plan purchased through an employer was $12,680, nearly the annual earnings of a full-time minimum wage job. Americans pay more than ever for health insurance, but get less coverage. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hiddencosts/index.html
3. Roadblocks to Care for Women: Women’s reproductive health requires more regular contact with health care providers, including yearly pap smears, mammograms, and obstetric care. Women are also more likely to report fair or poor health than men (9.5% versus 9.0%). While rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are similar to men, women are twice as likely to suffer from headaches and are more likely to experience joint, back or neck pain. These chronic conditions often require regular and frequent treatment and follow-up care. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/women/index.html
4. Hard Times in the Heartland: Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, uninsurance, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the health disparities and access concerns that are already elevated in rural communities. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/hardtimes
5. Small Businesses Struggle to Provide Health Coverage: Nearly one-third of the uninsured – 13 million people – are employees of firms with less than 100 workers. From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. Much of this decline stems from small business. The percentage of small businesses offering coverage dropped from 68% to 59%, while large firms held stable at 99%. About a third of such workers in firms with fewer than 50 employees obtain insurance through a spouse. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/helpbottomline
6. The Tragedies are Personal: Half of all personal bankruptcies are at least partly the result of medical expenses. The typical elderly couple may have to save nearly $300,000 to pay for health costs not covered by Medicare alone. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction
7. Diminishing Access to Care: From 2000 to 2007, the proportion of non-elderly Americans covered by employer-based health insurance fell from 66% to 61%. An estimated 87 million people - one in every three Americans under the age of 65 - were uninsured at some point in 2007 and 2008. More than 80% of the uninsured are in working families. Learn more: http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/inaction/diminishing/index.html
8. The Trends are Troubling: Without reform, health care costs will continue to skyrocket unabated, putting unbearable strain on families, businesses, and state and federal government budgets. Perhaps the most visible sign of the need for health care reform is the 46 million Americans currently without health insurance - projections suggest that this number will rise to about 72 million in 2040 in the absence of reform.Again, don't go here to Learn more: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/assets/documents/CEA_Health_Care_Report.pdf
Case Closed.
