A compromised announced this morning by members of the United States Senate regarding a “government option” as part of the health care reform bill, stipulates that any insurer can offer a plan through exchanges, however “the plan itself would have to be non-profit.” That leaves two key players; Kaiser and Blue Cross. For profit carriers like Aetna and United HealthCare would not be allowed to compete for business through the exchanges.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091208/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaul
Editor’s Note: We expect easy passage of this bill – pundits report there are 60 votes “in the bag”. A vote may take place as soon as next week.
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