Monday, March 15, 2010

Similarities between Massachusetts and Congressional health reform plans

Scott Brown, Lindsey, Graham, and even Mit Romney are trying to distance the Democratic Congressional health reofrm plan from the Massachusetts plan: because Brown and Romney inconveniently supported both. the principal difference is the federal cuts from projected Medicare subsidies of health insurers expenses.  But that is a logical consequence of the big increase in premiums due to the individual mandate and the absence of a public option.  Thanks to The Wonk Room for the chart below, and Think Progress for the lead and analysis. The video is David Axelrod's rebuttal.




Major ProvisionsSenate BillMassachusetts Bill
Individual MandateYesYes
Employer ResponsibilityYesYes
Affordability CreditsYesYes
Standard Benefit PackageYesYes
Establishes ExchangesYesYes
Prohibits Insurance Company From Canceling CoverageYesYes
Bans Denying Medical Coverage For Pre-existing ConditionsYesYes
Medicaid ExpansionYesYes
Medicare CutsYesNo Authority
Cap On High-Cost PlansYesNo



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