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For those who ask what has changed since the last time Hillary tried health reform, it is worth noting (among several other things) that the insurance industry which killed guaranteed issue and mandatory coverage last time around is supporting it this time.
It's coming.
Winter
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November 25, 2008 Tuesday
HEADLINE: Insurers make pitch on health coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) - The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions - but in return it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage.
Lawmakers have signaled their intent to craft health care legislation early next year, and the insurance industry's support would make passage easier. That legislation is expected to closely track the proposals of President-elect Barack Obama. However, Obama separated himself from his Democratic challengers by opposing an individual mandate for adults to buy health insurance.
More lawmakers may agree to a mandate if it means the insurance industry will back those efforts. They'll remember it was the industry's opposition 15 years ago that helped scuttle former President Clinton's health plan.
It's coming.
Winter
Copyright 2008 The Bismarck Tribune, a division of Lee EnterprisesAll Rights Reserved The Bismarck Tribune
November 25, 2008 Tuesday
HEADLINE: Insurers make pitch on health coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) - The health insurance industry said Wednesday it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions - but in return it wants lawmakers to mandate that everyone buy coverage.
Lawmakers have signaled their intent to craft health care legislation early next year, and the insurance industry's support would make passage easier. That legislation is expected to closely track the proposals of President-elect Barack Obama. However, Obama separated himself from his Democratic challengers by opposing an individual mandate for adults to buy health insurance.
More lawmakers may agree to a mandate if it means the insurance industry will back those efforts. They'll remember it was the industry's opposition 15 years ago that helped scuttle former President Clinton's health plan.