http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_391.html#63931 I don't represent any special group. I have tried to read the bills pending before Congress, and this one seems to be the best compromise among them for all Americans. I applaud your efforts, and I am making my family and friends aware of your work. The media does not seem interested since there isn't enough partisan bickering for them to cover here.... 63931@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_391.html#63936 I am a friend of Dennis Ahr and I agree that this shows the best direction to go in. I am a firm believer in having everyone participate in the expense. Otherwise, it becomes another welfare debacle. I'm 65, in decent health and live on a fixed income. I'm willing to pay my fair share and I believe the majority of Americans are willing to do so as well. Congress, do the right thing and give the people a hand up; not a hand out.... 63936@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_391.html#62656 Federal Retirees have a significant portion of their Federal Employees Health Insurance (FEHB) premium paid by the federal government. The reduced cost of the premium along with excellent choices of health care coverage are major inducements for working in the federal government for salaries less than can be earned in the private sector. Federal employees and retirees who would be affected by this bill include those who provide veteran health care, judges and members of Congress.This benefit is earned and should be maintained.... 62656@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_391.html#55979 IN READING THIS BILL IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAUSE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. THIS BILL SHOULD INCLUDE AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE A PROVISION FOR THE INJURIED PARTY A REMEDY FOR THE DEATH OR INJURY. UNDER THIS S BILL THERE IS NO PROVISIONS FOR DEATH OR INJURY CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE DRUG. BUT THERE IS PROVISIONS FOR PROSECUTION FOR MALPRACTICE SUITS THAT ARE FILED WITHOUT SHOWING CAUSE. THIS IS A DISCRACE AND STILL PROTECTING AND SHIELDING THE DRUG COMPANIES. THE PRE-EMPTION OF THE LAW IS STILL PROTECTING THE DRUG MANUFACTURING. THIS BILL DOES NOT CORRECT BUT JUST OPENS THE DOOR FOR MORE EXPERIMENTING AND KILLING IN THE NAME OF HEALTH. SHOW ME WHERE ANY PERSON WHO ACCEPTS THIS BILL CAN SAY WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE THAT YOUR LIFE IS NOT AT STAKE.... 55979@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_SN_391.html?rev=41451 <p>S. 391 would provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Healthy Americans Act - Requires each adult individual to have the opportunity to purchase a Healthy Americans Private Insurance Plan (HAPI), which is: (1) a plan offered by a state; or (2) an employer-sponsored health coverage plan. Makes individuals who are not enrolled in another specified health plan and who are not opposed to coverage for religious reasons responsible for enrolling themselves and their dependent children in a HAPI plan offered through their state of residence. Sets forth penalties for failure to enroll.</p> <p>Establishes standardized coverage and state options for HAPI plans. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate guidelines concerning the benefits, items, and services to be covered. Sets forth requirements for setting premiums. Requires the Secretary to establish the Healthy America Advisory Committee to provide annual recommendations concerning modifications to the benefits, items, and services required.</p> <p>Provides for school-based health centers.</p> <p>Authorizes states to establish and operate a State Choices for Long-Term Care Program.</p> <p>Requires the Secretary to establish Chronic Care Education Centers.</p> <p>Requires states to establish or designate a state Health Help Agency to carry out the administration of HAPI plans and to promote prevention and wellness for residents.</p> <p>Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require employers and individuals to each make shared responsibility payments for HAPI plan premiums.</p> <p>Sets forth requirements for health insurance issuers offering a HAPI plan.</p> <p>Establishes the Healthy Americans Public Health Trust Fund for the payment of: (1) premium subsidies; and (2) bonuses to states for implementing medical malpractice reform.</p> <p>Terminates federal health benefits coverage, including coverage provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/5/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 41451@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_SN_391.html?rev=38537 <p>S. 391 would provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 38537@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/111_SN_391.html?rev=38538 <p>S. 391 would provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/5/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 38538@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_391.html 2/5/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 43114@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST