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Columbus (AP) The Ohio State legislature today passed a bill that will give free health insurance to all Ohio residents in 2008. Funding will come from a special 2.5% tax imposed on families with income above $250,000.
"We're excited about this," said Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. "It took some give and take but we hope to set the standard for the rest of the nation."
Each policy includes four office visits per year ($40 copay) with prescription coverage. The family deductible for major expenses is $500. However, each person over the age of 18 will be forced to take two physicals per year with mandatory drug testing. In addition, any person who fails a drug test two times will spend 30 days in a "detention center." Strickland was mum when asked about details.
Health insurance agents were obviously not pleased. Jim Albers, owner of one of Ohio's largest health insurance agencies said, "frankly, this will kill us. It might be a good idea for some people, but not us. I guess I'll just become a telemarketer and make $20 per hour."
Further details will be announced on August 27th, during a live press conference at the Veteran's Center adjacent to the Governor's home
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"We're excited about this," said Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. "It took some give and take but we hope to set the standard for the rest of the nation."
Each policy includes four office visits per year ($40 copay) with prescription coverage. The family deductible for major expenses is $500. However, each person over the age of 18 will be forced to take two physicals per year with mandatory drug testing. In addition, any person who fails a drug test two times will spend 30 days in a "detention center." Strickland was mum when asked about details.
Health insurance agents were obviously not pleased. Jim Albers, owner of one of Ohio's largest health insurance agencies said, "frankly, this will kill us. It might be a good idea for some people, but not us. I guess I'll just become a telemarketer and make $20 per hour."
Further details will be announced on August 27th, during a live press conference at the Veteran's Center adjacent to the Governor's home
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