Here are some of my favorite highlights of the new bill, my particular favorites are in bold:
Ends rescission of coverage when you fall ill
No discrimination against children with pre-existing conditions
Bans lifetime limits on coverage
Bans restrictive annual limits on coverage
Small business tax credits
Begins to close the Medicare Part D "donut hole"
Free preventive care under Medicare
Help for early retirees
I'm so happy it passed too! Now Anthony will never be turned down for coverage cause of his past! I know all preemie parents are rejoicing about this!
ReplyDeleteKim
Huh, I didn't know the ban on caps. I wonder if that includes per-incident caps as well? Because our per-incident cap at the time of S's birth was $250K.
ReplyDeleteI'll wait for you to stop laughing to tell you the next bit.
Medicaid was the best insurance we ever dealt with. F'reals. Government can't run a health care system, my ass.
I am delighted too - for both reasons. Even though my health plan is pretty comprehensive and we've never been denied anything (we haven't tried the formula yet ;-) I live in fear that if I lose my job, both Daphne and I are uninsurable. This was a good step toward a bit more justice.
ReplyDeleteI think Costa Rica is too nice for Rush. Let's think warmer - like a desert somewhere - or colder - like Siberia...
ReplyDeleteShoot - I'd move to Costa Rica - health care or no!
I really hope this new health plan works. It's so needed. At least it's a step in the right direction.