A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... premiums out of reach for the entire firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing ...
... premiums out of reach for the entire firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing ...
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... premiums out of reach for the entire firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing ...
... premiums out of reach for the entire firm ; • Workers with good coverage , who see their ben- efits threatened each time they go to the bargain- ing table ; • Families whose emotional and financial resources are exhausted from providing ...
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... premiums skyrocket because of the ex- perience of a single individual . Some of these workers may be able to find coverage on their own . But those in poor health may not find coverage at any price , or may only find coverage that ...
... premiums skyrocket because of the ex- perience of a single individual . Some of these workers may be able to find coverage on their own . But those in poor health may not find coverage at any price , or may only find coverage that ...
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... premium for themselves and their dependents , causing growing numbers to drop coverage . And as costs continue to rise , Americans are ques- tioning whether we are getting our money's worth . Concerns about the appropriateness and ...
... premium for themselves and their dependents , causing growing numbers to drop coverage . And as costs continue to rise , Americans are ques- tioning whether we are getting our money's worth . Concerns about the appropriateness and ...
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... premiums and service costs - on all but preventive services - up to a maxi- mum and subject to their ability to pay . 5. The Commission believes that action cannot come too soon for the millions without coverage and millions more who ...
... premiums and service costs - on all but preventive services - up to a maxi- mum and subject to their ability to pay . 5. The Commission believes that action cannot come too soon for the millions without coverage and millions more who ...
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Americans coverage ance benefits BILL GRADISON Brookings/ICF Long-Term build universal coverage burden caid calls for action caregivers Commission believes Commission recognizes Commission recommends cost shifting cover Current Population Survey DAVID PRYOR delivery Dependents develop EARL DOTTER efficient eligibility ensure access face families federal cost federal government guidelines health and long-term health care costs health care coverage health care system health coverage health insurance home and community-based house of cards income increase individuals insurance market job-based and public job-based coverage Lewin/ICF estimates Long-Term Care Financing long-term care insurance Mark Merlis Medicaid medical underwriting Medicare Medigap nation need long-term Nonelderly number of elderly nursing home stays ommends payment rates percent ployers poor Population Survey data premiums private insurance problems protection provide coverage public coverage public program receive recom risk Rockefeller IV severely disabled small employers SOURCE spending strategy sumers tion uninsured universal health universal health care
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...