House Healthcare Bill: Government-Run Plan, Other Key Provisions Undermine Goals of Access and Aff...(elp individuals and small businesses sho...),Health

Date:10/29/2009

elp individuals and small businesses shop, compare and enroll in coverage, the proposed federal exchange would result in a massive shift of authority to the federal government that would undermine existing state authority and create conflicting state and federal rules.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies continue to push for comprehensive and sustainable healthcare reform that expands coverage, reins in costs and assures affordable premiums for everyone. Unfortunately, the House bill does not achieve these goals. We want to continue to work with Members of Congress to enact a workable healthcare reform bill.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 39 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide healthcare coverage for more than 100 million members - one-in-three Americans. For more information on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and its member companies, please visit www.BCBS.com.

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