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The Bush Plan

George W. Bush

JAMA. 2000;284:2108-2109.

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I believe that all Americans should have access to quality, affordable health insurance. This does not mean a one-size-fits-all policy, nor does it mean a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe that all Americans should have the opportunity to choose the health care plan that best fits their financial and health needs. If elected, I will address the important problem of providing good, affordable health care to all Americans by helping the uninsured acquire health care and by modernizing Medicare for seniors.

For low-income, working families caught between poverty and prosperity, I have proposed a Family Health Credit that will pay for 90% of the cost of a health insurance policy, up to $2000 a year, for every family making less than $30,000. The $2000 is fully refundable, as well as advanceable to the insurance company upon purchase of a health insurance plan.

I also support medical savings accounts . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Author Affiliation: Mr Bush is Governor of Texas.

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