I agree that far to many folks either have inadequate coverage or don’t have any coverage at all, this has to be addressed. The elephant in the room is the folks that have private coverage and do not want to lost it. I don’t agree that most that have this coverage want to give it up. This private medical coverage, for many, is a negotiated benefit that was negotiated. During negotiations this benefit is always part of the give and take and is often one that requires the most time. The 14.3 million union members I doubt would be agreeable to just surrender that benefit. My guess if there is to be any movement towards some type of universal healthcare there would have to be an option to participate in a supplemental healthcare plan. Without this option there would be tremendous push back and would likely not make through the legislative process.
I agree that far to many folks either have inadequate coverage or don’t have any coverage at all, this has to be addressed. The elephant in the room is the folks that have private coverage and do not want to lost it. I don’t agree that most that have this coverage want to give it up. This private medical coverage, for many, is a negotiated benefit that was negotiated. During negotiations this benefit is always part of the give and take and is often one that requires the most time. The 14.3 million union members I doubt would be agreeable to just surrender that benefit. My guess if there is to be any movement towards some type of universal healthcare there would have to be an option to participate in a supplemental healthcare plan. Without this option there would be tremendous push back and would likely not make through the legislative process.