Mad as hell

[wajobu]

I'll beat the drum again...we need a Public Option. There is no competition in the private sector.

Fact: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield had record profits in CT last year.
Fact: Anthem BCBS applied for and have been granted 24 to 32% rate increases for 2010 (they tried to have the increase retroactive to the approval, but were denied--deferring to the end of the current policy period, December 2009).
Fact: My heath insurance will now cost more than my housing.
Fact: My coverage is reduced every year, my deductible increases (now $5K with an HSA) and the costs still increase.

The Republicans are the biggest bunch of do-nothings, sore losers, and naysayers. They're pretty good bullies too--just like the insurance companies that are beating-up on their rate-payers with the ever-present threat of denial of coverage.

I would just love to take away the health insurance for anyone in the House and Senate who won't vote for a Public Option (what they get for free courtesy of the taxpayers)...let them try to buy coverage on their own darned nickel like the rest of us rate-payers.