Premiums would start low...... just like the Gov't Budget

Let's say there would be a minimum benefits package for Mandated Health Insurance. What would be excluded - Not Covered - under this new Universal Healthcare?

Would it include Dental benefits? Chiropractic? Holistic? Hair Restoration? Restless Leg Syndrome? Erectile Dysfunction? If it didn't cover what you wanted would you still have to have purchase insurance if it was mandated? What about my choice? Could I lobby the Government to get my condition or medical specialty added to the minimum benefit package? Probably not.... I don't have enough money to lobby for myself or to pay for a professional lobbyist.

BUT drug companies and each medical specialty, from acupuncture to urology, will pressure the legislature to include their services in the minimum package. Now as the benefits package grows, so will the premiums. I've got to change careers!!

Wage garnishment - automatic enrollment

Have you heard how they are going to MAKE US have healthcare. What happened to my choice!! I am in America right? I can't drive without a seatbelt, without a driver’s license or proof of car insurance and registration, my kids loose in the back of my pickup with a six-pack on the seat next to me. Now, I can't go without health insurance!!! Let's have the government take care of us, how they want us to live. Hell, I'd move to Korea if I wanted that. Too strong - probably.

Below: By CHARLES BABINGTON - ASSOCIATED PRESS on Feb 3, 2008

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday she might be willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance to achieve coverage for all Americans.

The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage. Clinton has not always specified the enforcement measures she would embrace, but when pressed during a television interview, she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."

Clinton said such measures would apply only to workers who can afford health coverage but refuse to buy it, which puts undue pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms. Under her plan, she said, health care "will be affordable for everyone" because she would limit premium payments "to a low percent of your income."

Superbowl commercials (Last Half)

Superbowl ads I like for the 2nd half of the game.

Careerbuilder: Spider

wall-E

Makeajacksandwich - This a great site!!!

E*Trade: Baby

Gatorade: Thirsty DOG - This was an inexpensive commericial to make - Loved IT!

AMP: Jumpstart

Not as many good commercials here. They only had 52 national commericials - 30 were in the first half, and they only had 5 or 6 in the 4th quarter.

I'm not a HUGE football fan - the first quarter and the last 3 minutes of the 4th quarter were all I needed to see. :}

Who did you want to win and why?

Good Commercials (First Half)

These were a few of my favorite superbowl commericals for the first half. Go here to see all the commericals.

Which is your favorite for the first half?

BudLight: Breathing Fire

BudLight: Wine & Cheese Party

Tide Talking Stain

Cars: Death Match

Planters: Unibrow

Other Holorable mentions are:

Doritos: Mouse Trap

Pepsi: Justin Timberlake - 'cause they hit him with so many thing!

Why go without? (2)

Here is an article I fould with a different demographic swing.....

According to estimates by the Pew Hispanic Center, 59% of the undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are uninsured, compared with 25% of documented immigrants and 14% of U.S. citizens. Undocumented immigrants account for about 15% of the nation's uninsured population, as well as for about 30% of the increase since 1980, USA Today reports. According to USA Today, proposals by leading Democratic presidential candidates likely would "mean little change in undocumented immigrants' health care status" because the proposals would not provide coverage for them (Wolf, USA Today, 1/22)..

WOW...

Why go without?

I was in Florida last week and ran across an USA TODAY Shapshot.

The percentage of people without health insurance by age group:

Under 18 = 9%

18 to 24 = 28%

25 to 34 = 26%

35 to 44 = 19%

45 to 64 = 13%

With these kind of numbers what does it mean?

As you get older you need insurance?

As you get older you have more money and can buy insurance?

One thing for sure - a lot of people under 18 have insurance!!

Who has a new idea?

I was wander in space and ran across this link. It may be biased, it may not be, all I know is that it is an opinion of NPR and it got me thinking. NPR AUDIO Click here for Transcript.

I'm still for fixing a system that does not fit everyone, but I don't want to go down the path of the "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND" education model. No child left behind only helps the slowest kids in the class. The brightest are left wondering when the next lesson will start but are left waiting for the least common demoinator to catch up. I've had many conversations with many school district personnel about this and most agree - the bright kids are suffering so the others can catch up. I don't want healthcare that will punish (lower quality service, less choice in coverage options) the ones with coverage in order to get everyone covered. There has to be a solution to get the lagging population within the covered circle.

I enjoy going to my chiropractor and paying him out of pocket because my insurace won't cover his services. Really I do, no sarcasm. It's my choice and I like him - he treats me and I feel better that before the treatment. I know a MD would take an X-ray or give me Pain Pills for the soreness I feel after a good run. I little manipulation and muscle stimulation and I am good to go. I have gotten recipes from him for soup, stretching exercises, saturday walk-ins, etc. If you live in Phoenix and are looking for an honest Chiropractor click here.