Would states having control change anything?
Senate Republicans are going for an Obamacare overhaul with legislation known as the Graham-Cassidy bill. The bill would keep much of the Obamacare tax structure in place, but it would give the money back to the states and allow them to design their own health care systems.
Which states are actually lobbying to have health care turned over to state governments? Does every state government have a secret health care plan like President Trump did? “Allowing” states to create their own health care system sounds more like Trump and Republicans washing their hands of the health care issue with no real plan. Blake Piontkowski
This is Congress’ way of showing it can do something (even if it’s nothing) and then kick the can down to the states. Branden Makana
Why wouldn’t anyone want the control to be in the hands of the state rather than the federal government? The federal government basically launders tax money sent to it by residents of states. It would be no different from how automobile and home insurance are managed at the state level. Jim Reid
If the Graham-Cassidy bill is so wonderful, I think all government workers, including Congress members, should have to purchase plans under it.
Health care should not be a political football. Good health care should not depend on how much money you have. Good health care should be a right of all U.S. citizens. Connie Huber
The Affordable Care Act is going so well. Why would anyone want to mess with it? My premiums are sky high, so are my deductibles, but other than that, it’s fabulous. And, if I get pregnant, I’m covered. Jerry Stevens
Nothing is changing. Insurance premiums will still skyrocket. The cost of health care will still skyrocket. Insurance companies, hospitals and the medical community and their executives will get richer. Politicians will still get theirs. And Americans will still go broke paying for health care.