Health Care Reform

Health Care Reform

Each supports national health care reform and would require the federal government to negotiate lower drug prices for nearly 43 million Medicare recipients and disabled Americans.


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U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.)

Will convene key health care stakeholders within the first 90 days of his administration to develop a comprehensive plan for full coverage and reduce costs. Supports community rating for health insurance to pool risk.


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U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.)

Would require individuals to carry coverage, with active employer participation and caps on affordability. Supports linking reimbursement with quality. Would require guaranteed issue, which prevents employers from excluding pre-existing conditions.


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U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.)

Will create a federal health insurance marketplace based on the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan that is eligible for buy-in by anyone.


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Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.)

Would require individuals to carry coverage, and employers to cover employees or help them with premium payments. Will repeal Bush tax cuts for those making over $200K to pay for reform. Pledges coverage for all by end of first term.


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U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich

Would create a non-profit, single-payer National Health Insurance system. Would largely eliminate the private insurance industry.


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U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.)

Would create a new public coverage program, with everyone eligible to buy in. Mandatory coverage for children. Pledges to sign health reform bill by end of first term.


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Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.)

Would create a refundable tax credit to buy coverage. Supports lowering Medicare eligibility age to 55.

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