A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... Uninsured and Why? Most Americans of working age get insurance for themselves and their dependents through their jobs. But not all of us work — and not all employers provide insurance. People who fail ... Uninsured and Why? Uninsured Workers.
... Uninsured and Why? Most Americans of working age get insurance for themselves and their dependents through their jobs. But not all of us work — and not all employers provide insurance. People who fail ... Uninsured and Why? Uninsured Workers.
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... Uninsured and Why ? Uninsured Workers Coverage of the Poor Who Cares for the Uninsured ? Barriers to Care ... Financing Care for the Uninsured Is Health Care for the Insured In Jeopardy ? BLUEPRINT FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM Building ...
... Uninsured and Why ? Uninsured Workers Coverage of the Poor Who Cares for the Uninsured ? Barriers to Care ... Financing Care for the Uninsured Is Health Care for the Insured In Jeopardy ? BLUEPRINT FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM Building ...
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... Uninsured pregnant women , without the re- sources to seek prenatal care ; • Workers who are ill , with preexisting conditions that may cost them their health insurance if they change jobs ; • Workers in small businesses , for whom a ...
... Uninsured pregnant women , without the re- sources to seek prenatal care ; • Workers who are ill , with preexisting conditions that may cost them their health insurance if they change jobs ; • Workers in small businesses , for whom a ...
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... uninsured was 20 percent greater in the 1980s than in the 1970s . Anyone can become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ...
... uninsured was 20 percent greater in the 1980s than in the 1970s . Anyone can become uninsured - regardless of age , income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ...
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... uninsured - more than one- quarter of all those without public or private protection . THE PEPPER COMMISSION U.S. Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care. workers were in firms with fewer than 25 employees . Even though most ...
... uninsured - more than one- quarter of all those without public or private protection . THE PEPPER COMMISSION U.S. Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care. workers were in firms with fewer than 25 employees . Even though most ...
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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...