The House Ways & Means Cmte. has prepared documents which show that, even with reform, the middle class may not really be benefiting under the House version of the bill called America’s Affordable Health Choices Act. Out of pocket (OOP) expenses and maximum premiums under this plan approach projected market costs for certain private health plans, such as HDHPs.

Although the legislation promises that no family of four whose income is at most $88,200/yr (the maximum amount allowed for government subsidy under the bill) will pay no more than $10,000 for care costs, that plan provision doesn’t take into account those OOP expenses.

The House versions of the health reform bill appear to be more consistent and final as we approach floor debate and a vote on the legislation. Although all the recent publicity and punditry has focused on the senate meanderings with respect to this legislation, Obama needs to acknowledge more than just a “bipartisan” label on the path toward reform from the perspective of what benefits the consumer instead of focusing on what works best for the healthcare marketplace. | LINK

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