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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:00 AM Original message |
Is it true that people want to keep their present insurance and what percentage is that? |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
1. Well, I'm sure that all of us who have NO insurance are just |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
2. I want to keep mine. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:16 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. If you could get comprehensive coverage, that is no deductibles, no copays |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:54 AM Response to Reply #6 |
15. need link to cost |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:04 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Hit the first link on my signature line. It leads to John Conyer's website. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:55 PM Response to Reply #6 |
21. I pay nothing, my employer pays 100% because my firm didn't want to figure out Hawaii laws. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 02:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
24. I'd prefer to keep mine as well, thanks. |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
3. Well Blue Cross just raised my monthy fee to $710, and |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:12 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. San Francisco has started implementing their health insurance for all program |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
5. well, i am single, so my work pays for the whole thing. If i would be convinced the public option |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:19 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Does your insurance have no deductibles and co-pays. Does it cover |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:32 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. i'd have to compare the two and make a choice, the public one would probably be better. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:57 AM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Plan on paying $8000 minimum a year - 5% of most peoples pay roll won't cover it |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:06 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Studies would disagree with you. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 02:48 AM Response to Reply #7 |
22. I'm single and don't pay anything for my health insurance. |
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SharonAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:05 AM Response to Reply #22 |
27. So, who pays for your health coverage? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:29 AM Response to Reply #27 |
32. My employer pays for me. |
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HelenWheels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. You may change your mind |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:33 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. i'm not against any public option, i'm just saying with my single status and no chronic conditions, |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 02:54 AM Response to Reply #11 |
23. Why would you take the public option if you are getting a better deal now? |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 09:29 AM Response to Reply #23 |
31. i wouldn't. you are right. i'd take public if it was a better deal than what i have now. |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
9. I have what would be considered GREAT insurance by most |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. Why would you prefer single payer? |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:44 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. All of the above |
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salguine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
14. What present insurance? |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
19. So long as the meds and tests required for people with chronic issues |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:19 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. We have the most expensive health care system in the world, yet 40% of |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 02:56 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. Drug, equipment and admin costs are much, much higher right now |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 03:01 AM Response to Original message |
26. The insurance company is a means to an end, not the end itself. |
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SharonAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:07 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Thank you. That's what I've been saying. People don't necessarily need insurance, they need care! |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:13 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Insurance is the means to care |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
30. Here's what happens "next" |
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