On Thu, Jan 06, 2005 at 11:00:02PM -0600, Julia Thompson wrote: > I'd be interested in that summary.
The Medical Security System 1. The traditional fee-for-service Medicare system is discontinued. 2. Medicare participants receive vouchers to purchase health insurance coverage. 3. Voucher amounts are participant specific and depend on the participant's health status. 4. New vouchers are issued annually, and participants can change plans annually. 5. Insurers/HMOs caanot deny coverage or delay service. 6. Insurers/HMOs must provide basic coverage, including prescription drug benefits. 7. Insurers/HMOs are free to market additional coverage at additional premiums. 8. Government sets voucher amounts to limit per capita MSS growth to that of real wages. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
