PLEASE stop saying (or wishing) that "You can keep your coverage" [View all]
I address this mostly to Harris's recent health care proposal, but it goes for everyone on here or on the debate stage when it comes to the implications of Single Payer, Universal Coverage.
Most people who have insurance have it through their employer. And so, in a world where a government plan exists along side of private plans, it would make a world of sense for employers to stop their fight with insurance companies on skyrocketing premiums and reduced coverage and just let their employees go on the government plan.
And in any case, the decision to "keep your coverage" is one that employers will make, not their employees.
Further, the people who actually do choose and buy their plans independently may or may not get to "keep their coverage", because "their coverage" changes every year depending on the whims of the insurance companies.
so, really, how employers and insurers react to a public option will determine who can keep their coverage. Not the consumer.
It's a dumb talking point - I get that they are trying to allay fears, but they need to be more honest about it.