Submitted by jeannielaymon on August 8, 2009 - 7:27pm.
I have many questions of this ridiculous monstrosity and have not gotten past the first 50 pages! Major concerns: 1. Health Benefits Advisory Committee. Made up of the surgeon general, 9 members appointed by the president, 9 members appointed by the comptroller general of the US, and an even number, up to 8, federal employees appointed by the president. Looks like the president controls at least 2/3's of that com.! 2. The Health Choices Adm. Commissioner-someone who will have LOTS of power, but I cannot ascertain to whom they are accountable. This person will be "appointed by the president by and with the advice of the Senate". The Health Choices Adm. is considered "an independent agency in the executive branch of the government". ??? 3. For clueless people who think this will be FREE health care is the COST SHARING info, pages 26-30. Depending on which plan, Essential, Enhanced or Premium a percentage of the "actuarial value of the benefits provided" is assessed (prevention, maternity and well-baby are exempt)and yes, on page 59, line 21, access to your financial records!
I have many questions of this ridiculous monstrosity and have not gotten past the first 50 pages! Major concerns: 1. Health Benefits Advisory Committee. Made up of the surgeon general, 9 members appointed by the president, 9 members appointed by the comptroller general of the US, and an even number, up to 8, federal employees appointed by the president. Looks like the president controls at least 2/3's of that com.! 2. The Health Choices Adm. Commissioner-someone who will have LOTS of power, but I cannot ascertain to whom they are accountable. This person will be "appointed by the president by and with the advice of the Senate". The Health Choices Adm. is considered "an independent agency in the executive branch of the government". ??? 3. For clueless people who think this will be FREE health care is the COST SHARING info, pages 26-30. Depending on which plan, Essential, Enhanced or Premium a percentage of the "actuarial value of the benefits provided" is assessed (prevention, maternity and well-baby are exempt)and yes, on page 59, line 21, access to your financial records!