Is Gov. Deal Right to Refuse to Create State Health Exchange?
Georgia's Governor cites unknown costs, lack of flexibility in federal regulations.
Gov. Nathan Deal last week told the Obama administration that Georgia will not set up its own health care exchange, citing the administration's "one-size fits all" approach and the high cost that the law places on states. “I remain committed to common sense health care solutions that empower consumers to take responsibility for their own health, motivate the private sector and drive efficiencies for consumers, employers and governments alike,” Deal said in a press release. “I continue to hope that we might finally engage in a serious conversation about restoring meaningful flexibility to states around health care programs.” Deal said the federal government needs to loosen regulations that restrict states’ options. He said he would support …
BF
3:57 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
BStein is correct in his assessment, the federal law does not give free healthcare to a new sect of people, it simply requires the state to have a public healthcare option (which users will still pay for). The difference in the program would be that the public program would be available to those who private companies refuse to insure. However, I do not think it's fair to assume the Gov. is "… more ›