Obviously, positive and bold health care reform is necessary. Coverage obtained outside the place of employment normally is fully taxed. Such tax policy denies families offered employment-based insurance the ability to choose an alternative and own their health coverage. If legislators are serious about enacting reforms to address these problems, they must combine meaningful tax reform with efforts to create a true marketplace for consumers. Give families the ability to choose from a variety of competing health plans, with different benefits at different prices.
Consumers have few affordable options in the health care marketplace.
Congress should not miss the opportunity to take up Speaker Gingrich's challenge and make bold and positive reforms of the health care system. Carrie J. Gavora is Health Care Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation is committed to building an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and civil society flourish. The Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation is a Member Organization.