tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post5080435537029474133..comments2023-09-15T04:27:57.129-04:00Comments on Commentarama: RTRP: CommentaramaCare Part III, The Coverage PlanAndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-31407945639020962732009-08-16T15:53:50.220-04:002009-08-16T15:53:50.220-04:00Great plan, Andrew!
"Making the premiums on ...Great plan, Andrew!<br /><br />"Making the premiums on the catastrophic policy tax deductible to the individual (I would suggest treating them like an HSA);"<br /><br />I would only add that all medical care costs (whether premiums or direct care) ought to be tax free, not just some (perhaps you are saying that and I misunderstood?).<br />Or maybe as an incentive to put the savings back into a healthcare account. <br /><br />IOW's, no caps on it, as long as it's only used for medical care.<br />Heck, why not make the entire healthcare industry tax free? <br />It would save directly on the costs and free up more money for research, investments, trials for new treatments, etc..<br /><br />Of course, that would require some oversight to prevent fraud, or attempts to call say a visit to a masseuse healthcare (although one could argue it is, in a sense).<br /><br />Certainly a visit to the mustang Ranch in Nevada wouldn't be considered healthcare, would it?<br />But maybe a good lawyer could make that arguement by saying it reduces stress, but OTOH it could increase stress, especially if the client is married. :^)<br /><br />At any rate, less taxes is always a good thing, especially in the healthcare business.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-20885587981976333102009-07-30T09:49:56.700-04:002009-07-30T09:49:56.700-04:00CrispyRice, Thanks for the kind words!
It's i...CrispyRice, Thanks for the kind words!<br /><br />It's interesting that you're already doing this yourself. That's encouraging -- and it tells me that this program might be on the right track.<br /><br />I really hope that people start thinking about this plan. I think it would be a much, much better plan than anything I'm hearing proposed.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-33769850542970657482009-07-30T09:38:55.738-04:002009-07-30T09:38:55.738-04:00And also, if you start funding your "HSA"...And also, if you start funding your "HSA" account when you're young (and not using much medical care) imagine how much will be sitting there to pay off your annual "high deductible" every year as you get older and do need more care? It's a great way to encourage people to save for a part of their own medical costs later. And if your company did want to offer you a perk, they could simply fund part of your HSA account every year instead taking on the burden of your entire insurance.CrispyRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302075204880024936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-66139810409639379362009-07-30T09:34:35.250-04:002009-07-30T09:34:35.250-04:00Andrew, this is brilliant. I've been all over...Andrew, this is brilliant. I've been all over making a reconnection between the consumers and suppliers to put market forces back in play. (I'm an HSA / high deductible insurance owner myself, and I know what a great deal it is.) But I'm particularly impressed that you've also though through the implications for things like Medicare. You really don't leave anyone out, it's more affordable, and it put control of your health back in YOUR hands and your doctors' hands. What's not to love about this?CrispyRicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302075204880024936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-51107040910703972232009-07-29T16:27:50.527-04:002009-07-29T16:27:50.527-04:00Andrew: I forwarded the article to my three reps:...Andrew: I forwarded the article to my three reps: Pelosi, Boxer and Feinstein. I'm locked and loaded for the knock on the door. Knock, knock. Who's there? Janet Napolitano. That's no joke.<br /><br />I've re-read your plan three times now, doing the lawyer thing, trying to find flaws. I haven't succeeded yet, but I'll keep trying.LawHawkRFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800255923675295515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-84683569477749937442009-07-29T16:05:44.145-04:002009-07-29T16:05:44.145-04:00Writer X, thanks. The info is there, Congress jus...Writer X, thanks. The info is there, Congress just seems incapable of using it.<br /><br />Good luck with your Congress people. It only takes one to like the idea. Let's hope. . .AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-39962872144682728262009-07-29T15:59:52.253-04:002009-07-29T15:59:52.253-04:00Andrew, I think your plan shows that the average g...Andrew, I think your plan shows that the average guy can come up with a plan that makes a hell of a lot more sense than the 300+ idiots in D.C. <br /><br />Anyway, I'll forward the link to Mitchell, Kirkpatrick, Kyle, and McCain and let you know if I get anything back other than their standard "talking points" letter.Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-30720652531670391752009-07-29T15:44:15.252-04:002009-07-29T15:44:15.252-04:00Andrew, good plan. It makes sense and it sounds a...Andrew, good plan. It makes sense and it sounds a lot better than what I'm hearing out of either party right now. Keep up the good work.MegaTrollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-77754217372374762802009-07-29T11:53:14.349-04:002009-07-29T11:53:14.349-04:00Writer X, Thanks! I think it makes sense, but th...Writer X, Thanks! I think it makes sense, but then I'm not a politician. ;-)<br /><br />I don't know what Drudge would do with it, BUT I recommend that anyone who likes the plan send the link to your Congress people (dem or repub).<br /><br />IF you do want to do this, then I recommend sending the conclusion/summary, which will post in a couple minutes, so that they can see the whole plan at once.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-19189294908099449372009-07-29T11:40:28.867-04:002009-07-29T11:40:28.867-04:00Andrew Price for Heath Plan Czar!
I agree with St...Andrew Price for Heath Plan Czar!<br /><br />I agree with Stan. Your plan makes too much sense. Therefore, it will only confuse the politicians in Washington. Seriously, you should email your plan to Drudge (there is a link to email news) and see if he posts it on his web site. What's the harm?Writer Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505411188186283813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-44751869399406733062009-07-29T10:20:40.148-04:002009-07-29T10:20:40.148-04:00Thanks Stan! :-)
Sadly, I think you're right...Thanks Stan! :-)<br /><br />Sadly, I think you're right about Washington. Despite the federalization talk, this plan really frees the system from the micromanagement it current gets. . . and that runs counter to what Washington likes.<br /><br />But who knows, maybe somebody in DC will finally wise up and decide that it's time to solve this whole thing?AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-41633349301399472232009-07-29T10:16:53.820-04:002009-07-29T10:16:53.820-04:00Very well put together Andrew, sensible, with lots...Very well put together Andrew, sensible, with lots of good solutions …therefore it mustn’t be done. This whole healthcare charade is nothing but a Washington power grab. We are going to have to beat these Washington jackals off with a stick, “hey that kinda sounds like fun.” Great piece Andrew.StanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395708786509590321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-12115789047110850812009-07-29T09:34:41.439-04:002009-07-29T09:34:41.439-04:00Thanks Patti! I'm glad you approve. Now we j...Thanks Patti! I'm glad you approve. Now we just need to get someone in Washington to listen.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4425587034622601550.post-55595930220191831592009-07-29T09:25:52.454-04:002009-07-29T09:25:52.454-04:00dude, you are seriously angling for a proposal, ar...dude, you are seriously angling for a proposal, aren't you?! well done. now send out the bat signal and let's get this thing rollin'.pattihttp://www.notawonk.comnoreply@blogger.com