Democratic Healthcare Reform Would Take Three Years to Implement
October 12, 2009
Increased Taxes and Medicare cuts would start immediately
Democratic lawmakers say that the infrastructure necessary to implement healthcare reform will take three years to put in place. Of significant note, tax increases and Medicare cuts will start immediately while tax credits for middle and low-income households won't take place until 2013.
You can read more on these articles in the October 12, 2009 edition of the NAHU Newswire.
- Insurance group says Senate plan underestimates family costs by $4,000.
- Home state interests color lawmakers' votes on healthcare bills.
- Lawmakers protest proposed Medicare cuts for radiation oncology services.
- CMS proposes stricter rules for Medicare prescription-drug health plans.
To read the Chairman's Mark, America's Healthy Future Act 2009, referred to as the Baucus plan click here. It is 259 pages.
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