Insurers Make Pitch For Health Coverage Mandate
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Posted: 10:56 AM Nov 19, 2008
Insurers Make Pitch For Health Coverage Mandate
The health insurance industry says it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers regardless of pre-existing medical conditions.
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The health insurance industry says it will support a national health care overhaul that requires them to accept all customers regardless of pre-existing medical conditions.

In return, the industry said Wednesday, it wants Congress to require that everyone buy coverage.

Lawmakers have signaled their intent to craft health care legislation early next year, and the insurance industry's support would make passage much easier. That legislation is expected to closely track the proposals of President-elect Barack Obama.

Karen Ignagni, president of the board of directors for America's Health Insurance Plans, says she hopes the endorsement will help members of Congress fashion their proposal.

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Posted by: Sammy Location: Peyton on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM

Yay....great news....except.......will it be affordable? Big reason why people don't carry health insurance is because it's expensive, even if you have an employer who provides benefits. My guess is it'll be another way for them to gauge us.
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