what is public option
Q: What is the difference between a public option and a single-payer plan? A: Single-payer is a complete government-run health insurance system under which everyone is covered, e.g., Canadaâs system. The public option is a single federal insurance plan that would compete with private insurance companies. Please explain to me in very simple terms what public option v. single payer plan regarding health insurance means. I am completely lost on this issue and am having a difficult time trying to get the fact straight from all sources. Your help is greatly appreciated.