To your point, how can they in any way shape or form determine one plan for them and something else for we the people.

They have the money to supplement more if what they provide is not adequate to meet their wants.

Another alternative is for them to provide an option for a lump sum equal to the per person amount that the bill would be worth. As has been stated elsewhere....a trillion dollar cost for an additional 15-20,000,000 folks????

Still no discussion here or any ehre else regarding what the effect of ANY proposal will have on the benefits those of us over 65 currently have. You know they will not allow a plan that keeps us whole while providing lesser coverage for the newbies.
What is disturbing is there is no discussion for evaluation of who gets or keeps what coverage , that is most concerning.

No discussion of the wrongful abuse of the system by hospitals and physicians.
No discussion regarding the pharmaceutical companies protected patents dis-allowing lower cost equivilent drugs.

WHY NOT?

btk