How single payer health care works

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Forget about the PUBLIC OPTION. Single payer is the way to go.

Single payer refers to a health care program that would be regulated and funded by the federal government. Insurance companies would be out of the health care business with the exception of a few services like cosmetic surgery that would not be covered by the government-run plan.

If House Resolution 676 were passed, you, as a resident of the United States or one of its territories, would sign up for coverage by stopping off at your doctor's office or a clinic, or HMO and filling out a short form

You would then receive in the mail a United States National Health Insurance Card (USNHI) imprinted with a unique number. In the same way you use a credit card, you would present this card at the end of your visit to the doctor or any one else authorized to provide services. The doctor would submit a bill to a regional director via a written form or via computer.
What would you be entitled to?
Under this Act your card would entitle you to the following:
▪ Primary care
▪ Preventive care
▪ Inpatient care such as a hospital stay
▪ Outpatient care that is administered at a clinic or doctor's office
▪ Emergency care
▪ Prescription drugs
▪ Durable medical equipment
▪ Long-term care that you might need at home or in a nursing facility
▪ Palliative care
▪ Mental health services
▪ Dental services (not cosmetic dentistry)
▪ Substance abuse treatment services
▪ Chiropractic services
▪ Basic vision care and vision correction
▪ Hearing services, including hearing aids
▪ Podiatric care
You would be entitled to these services whether you are employed, unemployed or self-employed, homeless or housed, young or old, chronically ill or mentally ill, moving from job to job or from town to town or from state to state.

Payment for monthly premiums would be a thing of the past. There would be no deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance, or other cost-sharing with respect to these benefits.

You would CHOOSE YOUR OWN DOCTOR. This same choice applies to hospitals.


http://www.opednews.com/articles/How-Would-Single-Payer-Wor-by-Mary-Wentworth-090809-339.html

 

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Colorado under single payer health care system.

Colorado, August 2007

The Lewin Group

Technical Assessment of Health Care Reform Proposals (Proof Report)
August 20, 2007
Prepared for: The Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform

The Lewin Group was engaged by the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Reform to assist in developing and analyzing alternative proposals to expand health insurance coverage and reform the Colorado
health care system.

Single Payer Results, Excerpt:

COLORADO HEALTH SERVICES SINGLE PAYER PROGRAM

The Colorado Health Services (CHS) Program is a single payer plan that would provide coverage to all residents of the state, including state and local workers, and residents currently covered under Medicare, Tricare, Veteran?s Health, Indian Health Services and Federal Health Benefits programs. The program would provide all people with comprehensive health care benefits that cover the same list of services now covered by the Colorado Medicaid benefits package. Consumers would have their choice of providers and hospitals within the state.

0 - number remaining uninsured

$1.4 billion - decline in health spending

All Other Plans, Results, excerpt:

BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR COLORADO

Better Health Care for Colorado provides a path to universal health care through a public program expansion and access to private insurance coverage with low-income subsidies through a Health Insurance Exchange. Individuals eligible for public programs would receive benefits under those programs, and individuals who purchase private coverage would have access to a limited core set of benefits, with premiums copays.

467,200 - number remaining uninsured

$595 million - increase in health spending

SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY COLORADO

Solutions for a Healthy Colorado provides coverage to all Colorado residents under a Core Limited Benefit Plan in the private sector and expands coverage under Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHP+). People who are low income but who would not be eligible for the government programs would receive a premium subsidy.

133,400 - number remaining uninsured

$271 million - increase in health spending

A PLAN FOR COVERING COLORADO

A Plan for Covering Coloradans provides coverage to Coloradans through a public program expansion and a mandatory private pool for all residents not eligible for the public program. It provides a minimum benefits package in a private pool and premium assistance based on income for those who cannot afford insurance. All plans would provide a comprehensive minimum benefits package, and differ mainly on cost-sharing amounts.

106,500 - number remaining uninsured

$1.3 billion - increase in health spending

Source:
Lewin?s Technical Assessment of Health Care Reform Proposals (230 page report):
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellit...05890619&p=1178305890619&pagename=RIBBWrapper

Comment by Dr. Don McCanne, PNHP Senior Health Policy Fellow:

Once again, fiscal analysis shows that the models of reform that build on our highly flawed, fragmented system of financing health care actually increase health care spending while falling far short on the goals of reform. In contrast, the single payer model would provide truly comprehensive care for absolutely everyone while significantly reducing health care spending.

 

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Colorado under single payer health care system.

Colorado, August 2007

The Lewin Group

Technical Assessment of Health Care Reform Proposals (Proof Report)
August 20, 2007
Prepared for: The Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform

The Lewin Group was engaged by the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Reform to assist in developing and analyzing alternative proposals to expand health insurance coverage and reform the Colorado
health care system.

Single Payer Results, Excerpt:

COLORADO HEALTH SERVICES SINGLE PAYER PROGRAM

The Colorado Health Services (CHS) Program is a single payer plan that would provide coverage to all residents of the state, including state and local workers, and residents currently covered under Medicare, Tricare, Veteran?s Health, Indian Health Services and Federal Health Benefits programs. The program would provide all people with comprehensive health care benefits that cover the same list of services now covered by the Colorado Medicaid benefits package. Consumers would have their choice of providers and hospitals within the state.

0 - number remaining uninsured

$1.4 billion - decline in health spending

All Other Plans, Results, excerpt:

BETTER HEALTH CARE FOR COLORADO

Better Health Care for Colorado provides a path to universal health care through a public program expansion and access to private insurance coverage with low-income subsidies through a Health Insurance Exchange. Individuals eligible for public programs would receive benefits under those programs, and individuals who purchase private coverage would have access to a limited core set of benefits, with premiums copays.

467,200 - number remaining uninsured

$595 million - increase in health spending

SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY COLORADO

Solutions for a Healthy Colorado provides coverage to all Colorado residents under a Core Limited Benefit Plan in the private sector and expands coverage under Medicaid and Child Health Plus (CHP+). People who are low income but who would not be eligible for the government programs would receive a premium subsidy.

133,400 - number remaining uninsured

$271 million - increase in health spending

A PLAN FOR COVERING COLORADO

A Plan for Covering Coloradans provides coverage to Coloradans through a public program expansion and a mandatory private pool for all residents not eligible for the public program. It provides a minimum benefits package in a private pool and premium assistance based on income for those who cannot afford insurance. All plans would provide a comprehensive minimum benefits package, and differ mainly on cost-sharing amounts.

106,500 - number remaining uninsured

$1.3 billion - increase in health spending

Source:
Lewin?s Technical Assessment of Health Care Reform Proposals (230 page report):
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellit...05890619&p=1178305890619&pagename=RIBBWrapper

Comment by Dr. Don McCanne, PNHP Senior Health Policy Fellow:

Once again, fiscal analysis shows that the models of reform that build on our highly flawed, fragmented system of financing health care actually increase health care spending while falling far short on the goals of reform. In contrast, the single payer model would provide truly comprehensive care for absolutely everyone while significantly reducing health care spending.

Colorado has never had single payor system.

Why not put up link to Michael Moores "Sicko" and be done with it.

 

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Colorado has never had single payor system.

Why not put up link to Michael Moores "Sicko" and be done with it.

Why are republicans so stupid? Single payer's what it's all about. No wonder the republicans don't want to do anything. You're struck in the past.

You like cartoon's, don't you? Just your speed.