A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... half the uninsured population- without access to affordable coverage . Further , it would fail to provide help to additional millions whose coverage is inadequate . With so many remain- ing uninsured , cost shifting and the burden of ...
... half the uninsured population- without access to affordable coverage . Further , it would fail to provide help to additional millions whose coverage is inadequate . With so many remain- ing uninsured , cost shifting and the burden of ...
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... half were under 25 , and more than 28 percent were under 18 . • Most of the uninsured are poor or near - poor . In 1987 , one - third were in families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two ...
... half were under 25 , and more than 28 percent were under 18 . • Most of the uninsured are poor or near - poor . In 1987 , one - third were in families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two ...
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... half as often as similarly ill people who had insurance . Other studies show comparable results . assistance or welfare : the aged , disabled , or members of families with children . Completely omitted from the program , even if they ...
... half as often as similarly ill people who had insurance . Other studies show comparable results . assistance or welfare : the aged , disabled , or members of families with children . Completely omitted from the program , even if they ...
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... half of the smallest firms still offer insurance Millions of Workers 50 45 Figure 3 Workers and Source of Health Insurance , by Firm Size , 1987 48.9 . 3.1 3.3 5.0 40 35 37.5 33.4 30 7.3 25 8.3 20 15.2 16.6 1.7 15 2.3 1.3 1.9 7.1 1.7 10 ...
... half of the smallest firms still offer insurance Millions of Workers 50 45 Figure 3 Workers and Source of Health Insurance , by Firm Size , 1987 48.9 . 3.1 3.3 5.0 40 35 37.5 33.4 30 7.3 25 8.3 20 15.2 16.6 1.7 15 2.3 1.3 1.9 7.1 1.7 10 ...
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... half the uninsured population- without access to affordable coverage . Further , it would fail to provide help to additional millions whose coverage is inadequate . With so many remain- ing uninsured , cost shifting and the burden of ...
... half the uninsured population- without access to affordable coverage . Further , it would fail to provide help to additional millions whose coverage is inadequate . With so many remain- ing uninsured , cost shifting and the burden of ...
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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...