Republicans Obamacare Replacement Plan

[Pressing-On]

For review and analysis.

Conservatives recognize that patient-centered reforms rooted in free markets are the best way to lower costs and solve problems in our health care system. That is why the Republican Study Committee (RSC) is proud to bring forward a pragmatic, practical, and portable free-market alternative to the current health care system. Simply put, our bill is a better way forward.

Specifically, the RSC's American Health Care Reform Act:

Fully repeals President Obama's health care law, eliminating billions in taxes and thousands of pages of unworkable regulations and mandates that are driving up health care costs.

Spurs competition to lower health care costs by allowing Americans to purchase health insurance across state lines and enabling small businesses to pool together and get the same buying power as large corporations.

Reforms medical malpractice laws in a commonsense way that limits trial lawyer fees and non-economic damages while maintaining strong protections for patients.

Provides tax reform that allows families and individuals to deduct health care costs, just like companies, leveling the playing field and providing all Americans with a standard deduction for health insurance.

Expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars individuals can deposit into portable savings accounts to be used for health care expenses.

Safeguards individuals with pre-existing conditions from being discriminated against purchasing health insurance by bolstering state-based high risk pools and extending HIPAA guaranteed availability protections.

Protects the unborn by ensuring no federal funding of abortions.

http://finance.townhall.com/columnis...ghazi-n1704002

BILL TEXT:
http://rsc.scalise.house.gov/uploade...reform_act.pdf

[Pressing-On]

Cruz: 'Mike Lee and I Are Gonna Fight with Every Breath in Our Body' to Stop Obamacare

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skn49sa1LGA

Gang of Three - Rand Paul - Ted Cruz - Mike Lee

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

For review and analysis.

Provides tax reform that allows families and individuals to deduct health care costs, just like companies, leveling the playing field and providing all Americans with a standard deduction for health insurance.

Expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars individuals can deposit into portable savings accounts to be used for health care expenses.

Dems will never allow anything that will take away from their tax dollars.

[Jermyn Davidson]

Why does this just seem like a last-ditch effort to de-legitimize the President's legacy?

The country could have repealed "Obamacare" by simply not re-electing him-- but he won and he won by a lot in a situation where historically, he should have lost by a lot.

So much for the political precedence of "mandate".
So much for attempting to work with the President.
Now, some of my fellow Republicans want to come forward with something that they probably don't even intend to follow through with to see that it becomes law.

Those who would oppose President Obama simply because of who he is have had plenty of time to suggest meaningful revisions. They were heavily courted during the time the healthcare law was being crafted and voted on-- but most refused to even participate.

This Republican will does not support the last-ditch, too-late efforts of these clowns.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Why does this just seem like a last-ditch effort to de-legitimize the President's legacy?

The country could have repealed "Obamacare" by simply not re-electing him-- but he won and he won by a lot in a situation where historically, he should have lost by a lot.

So much for the political precedence of "mandate".
So much for attempting to work with the President.
Now, some of my fellow Republicans want to come forward with something that they probably don't even intend to follow through with to see that it becomes law.

Those who would oppose President Obama simply because of who he is have had plenty of time to suggest meaningful revisions. They were heavily courted during the time the healthcare law was being crafted and voted on-- but most refused to even participate.

This Republican will does not support the last-ditch, too-late efforts of these clowns.

Why has a sizeable majority of Americans continued to oppose Obamacare? They may like him, but not this plan.

Why are even Dems and their allies abandoning ship?

[scotty]

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

Why does this just seem like a last-ditch effort to de-legitimize the President's legacy?

The country could have repealed "Obamacare" by simply not re-electing him-- but he won and he won by a lot in a situation where historically, he should have lost by a lot.

So much for the political precedence of "mandate".
So much for attempting to work with the President.
Now, some of my fellow Republicans want to come forward with something that they probably don't even intend to follow through with to see that it becomes law.

Those who would oppose President Obama simply because of who he is have had plenty of time to suggest meaningful revisions. They were heavily courted during the time the healthcare law was being crafted and voted on-- but most refused to even participate.

This Republican will does not support the last-ditch, too-late efforts of these clowns.

Obamacare was a fly by night LAW that was pushed through without many having time to even read the fine print. No one seriously knew what all was in it when election time rolled around. And many who did brought it up in their campaigns, but it fell on deaf ears.

Now the truth is out. Parts of the law are taking effect. The true cost of Obamacare is becoming apparent. My insurance rates have went up. Many family members are paying more for prescriptions instead of less.

I don't know if the Repubs have a better plan or not. They can lay out these talking points but I haven't seen any details as to how they will pull it off.

Either way, Obamacare is not the answer.

[Pliny]

Obama's legacy

Obamacare: Walgreens Dropping Current Coverage for 160,000 Workers


Like the president said, "of you like your health care plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan. Period. No one will take it away. No matter what.” Well, unless you're one of the tens of millions of Americans who can't. Including, it turns out, lots of Walgreens employees (via Ed Morrissey):

Walgreen Co. (WAG), the biggest U.S. drugstore chain, will move its workers into a private health insurance exchange to buy company-subsidized coverage, the latest sign of how the debate over Obamacare is accelerating a historic shift in corporate health-care coverage. Walgreen’s decision affects about 160,000 current employees and follows similar action this year by Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) and Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) As an alternative to administering a traditional health plan, all three will send their employees to an exchange run by Aon Plc.

IBM and GE recently announced similar changes in their retirees plans, which are not to be confused with UPS' decision to drop spousal coverage. CBS News reported the "big deal" announcement this morning, noting that employees may have to swallow more out-of-pocket costs due to Walgreens' cost-saving move:

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybens...tm_campaign=nl


Hmmm... I thought he said:
"So let me begin by saying this: I know that there are millions of Americans who are content with their health care coverage - they like their plan and they value their relationship with their doctor. And that means that no matter how we reform health care, we will keep this promise: If you like your doctor, you will be able to keep your doctor. Period. If you like your health care plan, you will be able to keep your health care plan. Period. No one will take it away. No matter what. My view is that health care reform should be guided by a simple principle: fix what's broken and build on what works."


Ooopppsss... Lied again...

[Pressing-On]

HELLO, Jermyn!!!

Health insurance rates go up, and in FLORIDA as well. They will have no choice but to keep premiums high in order to ensure that they stay in business.

Why is that important for us to know?

Because this healthcare bill is interfering with the AMERICAN FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM! Free enterprise is an economic system that provides individuals the opportunity to make THEIR OWN economic decisions, FREE OF government constraints, and as private profit-potential businesses.

The Affordable Care Act is a SOCIALIST system of healthcare!

I have NO IDEA why ANYONE would think the IRS needs to be involved in our HEALTHCARE!!!

That's all I have to say....

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by scotty

Provides tax reform that allows families and individuals to deduct health care costs, just like companies, leveling the playing field and providing all Americans with a standard deduction for health insurance.

Expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars individuals can deposit into portable savings accounts to be used for health care expenses.

Dems will never allow anything that will take away from their tax dollars.

You are right, they won't. But even if the Republican plan isn't perfect, which it won't be, I want to keep whatever we have as Free Enterprise - always.

This will help as it has helped us here in Texas - "Reforms medical malpractice laws in a commonsense way that limits trial lawyer fees and non-economic damages while maintaining strong protections for patients."

And I believe this is the plan that has worked so well in Galveston - "Expands access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), increasing the amount of pre-tax dollars individuals can deposit into portable savings accounts to be used for health care expenses."

It isn't quite 200 pages, which is a plus. I haven't had time to review it, but the points posted, I have seen them offered before. I know Newt brought up a good deal of these ideas during his primary campaign.