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Post-claims underwriting no justification for government health plan
If you internet service provider violated the contract you made with them by canceled your policy (say you’re hogging bandwidth) is that a reason for government to create a tax-funded “public internet service provider”? Of course not. The ISP in … Continue reading
Saturday: Denver Post/9News health-reform forum
Here’s a chance to make your voice heard. From the Denver Post: The Denver Post and 9News have gathered most of Colorado’s congressional delegation — including both senators — so you can hear what they have to say about health … Continue reading
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Mike Coffman for more politically-controlled medicine
Ari Armstrong points out that State Representative Mike Coffman (6th District) claims to want less government involvement, but advocates more: In a July 30 article for the Denver Post, Rep. Mike Coffman criticizes “increasing the government’s involvement in our health … Continue reading
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Jared Polis: what’s your real reason for pushing the “public option”?
Representative Jared Polis says the proposed government-run “public insurance option” is about trust. Some “trust an insurance company over the government and others who trust the government over insurance companies.” If so, then why doesn’t Polis support a similar choice … Continue reading
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Betsy Markey town hall meeting Monday evening
From The Coloradoan: Rep. Betsy Markey will host a telephone town-hall discussion on health-care reform fro 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Fourth Congressional District residents who want to participate can call (888) 356-3090. The passcode is 12365. Markey also has … Continue reading
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Ritter increases your insurance premiums
From the Northern Colorado Business Journal: Bill Ritter today announced a plan that would trim about $320 million and reduce state jobs by about 267 positions in an effort to balance Colorado’s budget. Among the cuts are $18.5 million in … Continue reading
Michael Bennet should oppose Democrat health “reform”
Senator Michael Bennet says that “health care reform must shift control from insurance companies to doctors, nurses and their patients.” If so, he should oppose the Democrats’ so-called health care “reform.” Insurance companies have too much control because politicians have … Continue reading
Register to attend Grand Junction Town Hall w/ Obama
The event will be at Central High School from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m, according to the Grand Junction Sentinel. From WhiteHouse.gov: Thank you for your interest in attending a Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Grand Junction, Colorado on … Continue reading
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Colorado Hands Off My Health Care rallies: August 6-8
For a full schedule of Hands off My Health Care Rallies in Colorado see Ben Degrow’s blog post. August 6 (Thursday): Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Wheatridge, Highlands Ranch, Colorado Springs, and Peublo August 7 (Friday): Canon City, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, … Continue reading
Mandated benefits increase insurance premiums
From a Boston Globe op-ed on mandated benefits: None of the 32 current mandates is a budget buster, but taken together they do add to premiums. A study last year by the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy found … Continue reading