The New Health Care Plan: Pros & Cons
As I biked on the elliptical this morning at the gym I watched back and forth between the MSNBC and Fox News coverage of the anticipation of today’s Supreme Court ruling of Obama’s health care plan. When the decision was announced, I was left somewhat confused. MSNBC said that the Supreme Court ruled in support of the bill while Fox was telling me that they voted against the mandate. I left the gym anxiously to find out what was going on.
After doing a quick internet search I found that the Supreme Court did rule in favor of the bill, but through a tax loophole. The bill required that everyone buy health insurance, but that was deemed unconstitutional because the government can’t regulate how citizens spend their money privately. If they choose not to get health care then they must pay a tax up to thousands of dollars a year. So, either way, you don’t have as much control of how you spend your money. I think it is also interesting to note that the 5th vote in a 4 to 5 standing was by a man, Roberts, appointed by former President George W. Bush.
This bill has sparked some controversy and insighted new implications for the upcoming presidential elections. Romney claims he would take down this health bill if elected, but how similar would his new bill be? How will this new law affect you? Will you change your vote based on the ruling of this law? Please leave your comments below so we can see what you think, not just what the polls say from the media.
PROS:
“If you are under 26, you can get health insurance from the plan your parents use. — If you’re on Medicare, you can get free mammograms. — If you have what’s called a pre-existing condition, you can get health insurance. — Insurance companies can’t deny you coverage even if you get sick or make a mistake on your health insurance application.” –ABC News
CONS:
“People must buy health insurance or pay a tax up to several thousand dollars a year.” – ABC News
“States will face huge struggles paying for ballooning health expenses and swelling uninsured populations—a problem that has prompted some states to draft their own overhaul plans.” -Wall Street Journal
What do you think?