Representatives and Senators alike receive some of the best health care benefits in the country, much of it paid for with taxpayer dollars. Yet these same members seem unable - or unwilling - to extend similar protections to the rest of America.As soon as members of Congress are sworn in, they may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
(FEHBP). The program offers an assortment of health plans from which to choose, including fee-for-service, point-of-service, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). In addition, Congress members can also insure their spouses and their dependents.
Not only does Congress get to choose from a wide range of plans, but there’s no waiting period. Unlike many Americans who must struggle against precondition clauses or are even denied coverage because of those preconditions, Senators and Representatives are covered no matter what - effective immediately.
And here’s the best part. The government pays up to 75 percent of the premium. That government, of course, is funded by taxpayers, the same taxpayers who often cannot afford health care themselves.
http://public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com/article.cfm/health_care_for_the_us_congress">Read more..."The Gang of Six" and the remainder of Republicans in office who refuse to support the President on health care, need to put their money where their mouth is. They should buy their own damn health insurance, on the open market and stop accepting "socialized" health care. Senator Demint, let's start with you!