HealthCare Reform
Medicare Based Supplement Rational
It is clear to me that the taxpayers of America cannot underwrite
universal healthcare and we must utilize premiums and some private/corporate funds. It is also clear that there are some persons
who take excellent care of themselves and would not want to pay for full coverage. That should be their option, though a major medical
coverage equivalent should be the least coverage for anyone.
With that understanding, there could not just be one plan for all. I would envision most Americans would have full coverage with variable use of a drug benefit, depending on age and general health. The number of options should be minimal to avoid the confusing array of plans currently offered by the “for profit” companies.
Having
some options would give people the feeling of being in control and of not having to pay for more that they require. Medicare
based options would, for the first time, make Medicare a complete product, and a good platform on which to build a universal system..
Mark E Green
1Sept2008