The Senate Considering Requiring Health Insurance
Congress is pushing for a bill to reform health insurance by the end of the year. An overview has been published outlining the options that are being considered and a health insurance mandate is on the table.
The overview has the option of requiring Americans to be covered by health insurance. Those who choose not to buy in and do not meet certain requirements for exemption would pay a tax which would be the same as the premium for the lowest price insurance option. This mandate was an option that Obama opposed in his campaign. The health-reform debate will continue for many more months, even after a decision has been made.
