Health Insurance: Voters Demand Answers
October 12, 2008
Nowadays people have to work even during retirement just to take care of health insurance and health care costs. People have to buy private coverage till Medicare accepts them. Seniors often have insurance bills of about $1000 per month. This includes dental insurance and long term care insurance. Without working two part time jobs, perhaps you would not be able to afford insurance.
According to many Americans, health care will be a top priority when casting their ballot. Although socialized medicine is not what they want a system that allows all Americans health care is desired.
45 million Americans lack health insurance. Insurance premiums have jumped 35 percent. Health care worries are usually worries about cash.
Both presidential candidates are similar on health care in that they each want more affordable health care. Cutting costs and improving efficiencies are important to both as well. However there are many fundamental differences in their approach to health care.
McCain places the onus on individuals and Obama on employers.
