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The Health Care Vote Results HR 3962: Americans step closer to an NHS

In a historic vote, America has stepped closer to a National Health Service, (NHS) clone with the passing of a bill through the House of Representatives called, “Affordable Health Care for America Act” or, “HR 3962″.

The bill passed 220-215. The President called supporters of the bill, including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi thanking them for their support. Unexpectedly one Republican, Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana also backed the bill.

Here’s a Statement from President Barack Obama on the House Passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
“Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

“The Affordable Health Care for America Act is a piece of legislation that will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality affordable options for those who don’t; and bring down the cost of health care for families, businesses, and the government while strengthening the financial health of Medicare. And it is legislation that is fully paid for and will reduce our long-term federal deficit.”

It’s estimated that by 2019, the bill would leave about 96% of legal residents with health insurance, up from 83% now. To pay for this insurance coverage, the government intends to tax the super rich and all but the smallest employers would be required to provide insurance and pay for the majority of the premium.

Medicare will see cut backs of billions, considered to be a wasteful spender.

The next stage for this bill is the Senate and the greater challenge, 60 votes out of 100 must be garnered to proceed to a final vote. Though the bill is not expected to reach the senate till 2010.

Obama said confidently: “I look forward to signing comprehensive health insurance reform into law by the end of the year.”

         

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Skinny Baby, No Insurance! What IS the rule?

United Healthcare Golden Rule and other insurance companies seem to be playing both sides of the fence.  An insurance company denied coverage last week to a baby they called fat.  This week an insurance company is calling a baby skinny and denying coverage.  What IS the rule?

When Robert Bates started a new company, the Colorado couple began looking for health coverage for their two-year-old daughter Aislin.  He had no idea that he would be stepping into the debate arena on America’s health care and health insurance reform.

The Bates family received a letter from United Healthcare declining to cover Aislin because, “her height and weight do not meet our company standards.”  They claim Aislin is too thin to insure.

According to a Colorado news channel, Aislin weighed six pounds, six ounces when she was born, and now she is up to 22 pounds.  Aislin has been treated for a gag reflux which has affected her eating habits.  Even so, Bates does not believe Aislin is abnormal, or that she should be considered unhealthy.

United Healthcare claims it covers nearly 90% of people who apply for insurance.  They also claim that insurance companies set their own standards for health and weight guidelines.  The company went on to say that there was more to the decision than just weight issues.  A spokesperson told KMGH, “When evaluating height and weight we typically utilize other factors like medical records that show evidence of treatment.”

“What we want to see is that insurance companies have legitimate reasons for denying coverage,” said Aislin’s father.

The debate concerning health care reform continues, and Fox News reports today that a Senate vote on a proposed plan may be scheduled for November 9.