Health Care Reform in the U.S.

Health Care Reform in Health Care Reform in the U.S. the U.S.

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Where do you stand?Where do you stand?

U.S. political parties dividedMost Republicans in strong oppositionMost Democrats support changesBoth sides have legitimate pointsWe’re waiting to see things play out


Consumers are confusedConsumers are confused

Will I be paying more taxes?Will I be forced to purchase a

government-run insurance policy?Will I still be able to see my regular

doctor?Bill is in the early stagesToo soon to tell how changes will impact

health care costs


Problems faced by consumersProblems faced by consumers

Many smaller employers don’t offer group health insurance

Insurance companies can deny coverage to individuals based on pre-existing conditions

Buying private insurance is costlySome individuals choose not to be

covered due to cost


Reform pointsReform points

Employers with 50+ employees must offer group health insurance plan or pay a penalty

Insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions

Public plan (government-run) will be made available

Public plan will compete with private insurers to drive costs down

Americans must be covered or pay a penalty


CostsCosts

Subsidies offered to help cover the costs of premiums

Individuals who make less than $43,000 per year

Families of four who make less than $88,000 per year

97% of U.S. citizens to be covered under insurance


What are the concerns?What are the concerns?

New taxes to cover the cost of subsidies and public insurance plans

Impact on small businesses who must now offer group plans

Can the U.S. afford to carry this cost burden?

Will the financial burden be passed on to taxpayers?


Additional concernsAdditional concerns

Physicians may choose not to participateWill I be forced to change doctors?Declining quality of health carePublic funding of abortions – addressed by

an addendum signed by U.S. President Barack Obama◦No abortion funding except in cases of rape,

incest or if the mother’s life is in danger


What’s the end result?What’s the end result?

Too soon to tellPrevention is still the best medicine“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound

of cure.”Leading a healthy lifestyle is a strong

foundation for optimal health


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