ACA Repeal/Replace: Progressives Face Moral Dilemma

[Bob Butler 54]

(01-16-2017, 02:08 AM)Classic-Xer Wrote: It's way more cheaper for someone his age that's for sure. I don't think its vastly superior to the private insurance that I've had available to me as an employee and later provided for my employees.

I've shifted from health care as a work benefit, to Romneycare, to Obamacare.  The actual health care product seems pretty much the same.  I've gotten to chose my on primary health care provider, who has provided the same service without noticeable change.

The difference is in bureaucracy, paperwork and overhead.  My company sending payments to the insurance company was transparent.  Romneycare and Obamacare involved extra paperwork proving levels of income, residence, etc...  However, I ended up dealing with two levels of bureaucracy, the government and the insurance company.  The insurance companies work for profit, and take their cut off the top.  I'd as soon cut out one layer of overhead that provides no value added that I can see.

But the insurance companies seem to believe that taking a cut and adding to all medical expenses is their right.  Given a corrupt government that will favor business interests, getting rid of the extra layer of expense and overhead will be difficult.