Florida Health Insurance Advisor On Clinton-Obama Health Insurance Plans
(PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- Florida health insurance (http://www.floridahealthinsuranceweb.com) web, a health insurance information web site, in its November 2008 political report (http://www.floridahealthinsuranceweb.com/clinton.html) says "Hillary Clinton plans to expand Medicare and the federal employees' health insurance plan" and to cover those without adequate workplace insurance. Moran, a Florida health insurance consultant said, Democratic presidential candidate "Barack Obama is casting doubt on Clinton's ability to enforce a requirement in her plan that every American buy health insurance."
"Clinton's plan is the most sweeping universal plan offered by any of the 2008 candidates." According to Moran, her campaign is pulling out all the stops on the health insurance issue.
FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com, reporting on each of the presidential candidates positions on healthcare said, "Clinton and Obama are the latest to argue over healthcare. 'The upcoming elections will impact Florida's health care system as far as benefits and rates are concerned' said Moran, 'whichever candidate takes the White House in 2009, Florida residents may end up with better health care than they have today'. "Health insurance is finally on the bargaining table and we all may benefit from it."
Clinton points to her web site where her position on healthcare is clearly stated. On her website www.hillaryclinton.com she has posted the following points:
(1) If you have an insurance plan you like, you can keep it. If you want to change plans or aren't currently covered, you can choose from dozens of the same plans available to members of Congress, or you can opt into a public plan option like Medicare. And working families will get tax credits to help pay their premiums.
(2) Small businesses are the engine of new job growth in the U.S. economy but face bigger challenges when it comes to providing health care for their employees. Hillary would give tax credits to small businesses that provide health care to their workers to help defray their coverage costs. This will make small businesses more competitive and help create good jobs with health benefits that will stay here in the US.
(3) Insurance companies won't be able to deny you coverage or drop you because their computer model says you're not worth it. They will have to offer and renew coverage to anyone who applies and pays their premium. And like other things that you buy, they will have to compete for your business based on quality and price. Families will have the security of knowing that if they become ill or lose their jobs, they won't lose their coverage.
(4) Nobody has worked harder or longer to improve health care than Hillary Clinton (http://www.hillaryclinton.com). From her time in Arkansas when she improved rural health care to her successful effort to create the SCHIP Children's Health Insurance program which now covers six million children, Hillary has the strength and experience to ensure that every man, woman and child in America has quality, affordable health care.
"Clinton has been criticizing Obama's health care plan for falling short of universal health coverage" said Moran, because unlike her plan, "Obama's (plan) would not require every American to buy insurance". Obama claims "his plan would lower the cost of insurance and guarantee access", removing the obstacles most often faced by people without insurance.
This week Obama (http://www.barackobama.com) argued that his rival (CLINTON) has been unwilling to say how she would enforce the mandate to buy health insurance. Without enforcement, "Obama said, it is nothing more than an empty 'political talking point'."
"Sen. Clinton still hasn't explained what this mandate is: What's she going to do if somebody doesn't purchase health care? Is she going to fine them? Is she going to garnish their wages?" Obama said.
"One of the problems with Clinton's health insurance approach, is that she hasn't been straight with the American people about how she's going to 'impose this mandate'. And without an enforcement mechanism, there is no mandate. It's just a political talking point," he continued.
A spokesman for the Clinton campaign, Lori Singer commented, "The fact remains that Sen. "Obama is going around saying he has a universal health care plan that in fact excludes 15 million Americans." Obama's own health care plan does include a requirement that families purchase insurance for their children.
Shortly after, Obama sent out a memo noting that in Massachusetts, the only state so far to require residents to buy health insurance, "hundreds of thousands of people have not purchased insurance despite a fine levied on those who fail to do so through their tax returns".
About Morgan Moran and FHI-Web
Florida Health Insurance Web is a health insurance consulting service. Find out about health insurance from the experts in a free online or phone consultation. Florida health insurance web is a source of health insurance news, agents, and insurance carriers covering individuals in the state of Florida. Individuals can get insurance quotes, search rates online by city, read current insurance news and events. For a directory and archive of Florida Health Insurance News or Consultants, or free health insurance quotes, please visit www.FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com.
# # #
Related Articles:
Florida Golf Resort Announces Summer Amateur Tournaments
Golfers Can Play like the Pros on Acclaimed PGA Championship Courses & Save 50% at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort
Thunder From Down Under Voted Best Male Revue in Las Vegas to Appear at Trump Marina
In Atlantic City the weather gets hot with the arrival of international stars.
Charity Drives Florida Limo Owner
J.J. Hollis, who?s a former celebrity photographer, acquired Hot Rayz Limousines only a month ago, but his annual tradition of giving to FLORIDA TODAY's Reaching Out fund is nothing new. Hollis says he thinks it's "a wonderful cause."
RiverGuide and FHBA Partnership Brings Construction Software Expertise to Florida Home Builders
Construction Technology Center provides FHBA members with best practices for construction software selection and implementation.
Sutus Named One Of 25 Hottest It Companies By Rocket Builders
Sutus and Business Central one of 25 hottest IT companies that are best positioned to capitalize on trends for growth in 2008.
Be the First to Preview Brand New Las Vegas Condominiums from $99,900
Desert Shadows has created the perfect living environment to meet the needs of active independent lifestyles. It starts with thoughtfully designed, luxuriously appointed condominium homes that go far beyond the essentials with quality and convenience. Then add state-of-the-art security for a home, vehicle, and the entire community to give peace of mind. This all provides community amenities designed to help one stay fit and get to know neighbors under the best circumstances.
Ensynch Named ?Economic Engine of Arizona?
IT infrastructure services and staffing firm recognized by Arizona Business Magazine for helping drive State?s economy
Benefits of Investing in the Panama Real Estate Market
Panama has become popular because of the famous Panama real estate market that?s booming in the country There have been several seminars and workshops on how to go about buying properties in Panama
California Wine Caves
What do you picture in your mind when you think of caves? Spelunking or perhaps crawling on all fours to fit through a small space may come to mind. Perhaps the experience of absolute and complete darkness, the degree of darkness so dark you can?t see your hand in front of you? Maybe you imagine more sinister things such as spiders, cobwebs or other imaginable things in the dark. Caves evoke different ideas and feelings to many people. One idea is that of an ideal environment to age fine wine in oak barrels or age a sparkling wine in a bottle.
Visit Pismo Beach California
Are you looking for a vacation spot where you can relax, unwind and get rid of every day stress without dying of boredom? Why not visit Pismo Beach, California? Pismo Beach is situated on the central coast of California just about midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. You can get there by car, camper, boat, rail, bus or you can fly into San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.