HR3200 (Affordable Health Choices Act) Offers a confusing array of 'public options', IMHO

[grahamhgreen]

The plan should only have ONE PUBLIC OPTION PLAN that is comprehensive for all Americans.

Otherwise, we'll find out that "you weren't covered for the actual illness that you have because of clause 26c/7.84938", or some such nonsense.

HR3200 NEEDS TO HAVE ONLY ONE PUBLIC OPTION PLAN.


"P. 117

(3) PROVISION OF BENEFIT LEVELS.--The public health insurance option--

(A) shall offer basic, enhanced, and premium plans; and

(B) may offer premium-plus plans. "



THIS SHOULD BE AMENDED TO READ:

"P. 117

(3) PROVISION OF BENEFITS.--The public health insurance option--

(A) shall offer the same plan for all Americans."


REF: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/15/house-health-care-bill-pa_n_232657.html


This is especially important in light of our President's promise to "including a public option to increase competition and keep insurance companies honest", not MANY public options.