Michael van der Galien, Editor-in-Chief of PoliGazette, writes about a new analysis of the health care plans of the two major candidates for President in 2008.
Excerpt:
In a newly released report, the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center concludes that Senator John McCain’s health care plan would add only 2 million uninsured to the ranks of the insured, whereas that of Senator Barack Obama would add 34 million.
Van der Galien notes that both candidates’ plans would cost taxpayers more than is now spent on health care. Senator Obama’s plan would cover those additional 34 million Americans at a cost of $1.6 billion over 10 years, while Sen. McCain’s would cost $1.3 billion over the same period to cover 2 million more Americans.
The article also notes that details are sketchy in both candidates’ plans, but analysts had enough detail to make projections for both coverage and costs.
The Difference on Health Care, PoliGazette, September 16, 2008
Tags: 2008 Candidates' Health Care Plans, health care costs, U.S. health care
