These bills claim that they will offer choice and quality, but it is the government that is defining what choice and quality mean. In many instances, it is the government that determines the price, not the market. It is the government that is making decisions on what will be covered and what will not be covered. More government mandates are not the solution. Today, most Americans get their healthcare insurance through their employer.
Employers are the largest purchasers of private health insurance.
Therefore, it is the employer that makes the decision on what type of health insurance a person gets, not the individual. No wonder there is a perceived problem with quality and choice in healthcare plans. But let's take a closer look at what is really happening. We think there is a better way and that is to change the tax code. It is time for tax equity.