McCain's Health Care Plan: Gut Employer-Based Insurance

McCain's health care plan has dangerous implications for Americans. But you'd never know if from media coverage.

instead of just mentioning the tax credit, reporters could explain why a $2,500 credit might buy more insurance in the individual market for a young, healthy 26-year-old than for a 56-year-old with a couple of chronic conditions. Premiums in the individual market, where McCain hopes to send refugees from employer group plans, are based on age. Older people pay more, so a flat credit might not buy as much for them. And just how far will the credit go, ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Aug 6, 2008 - 11:51 PM PDT
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Fabrice Florin
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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 9, 2008

Thoughtful analysis on McCain's plan, which goes deeper than mainstream media coverage I read so far. This takes a closer look at the impact of the proposed elimination of the tax exclusion that workers get for health benefits their employers prvide. Look forward to the second part in this series.

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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The author chastises journalists for not examining and questioning McCain's health care policies. The implications are examined here, but not as thoroughly as might be desired.

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