Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My ideas for my research paper
The idea I have for my research paper is on the life of being incarcerated in Michigan. I hold this topic very close and my fiance' is incarcerated. Young people need to get information of what life is like in prison. And how hard it is in there. The life you live and how valuable freedom is out here. There are many things you must complete and psy, evaluations u have to go through before even being able to complete some of the other criteria for release. Im sure this will be a good paper and very informative. Stay tuned....
My Argumentive Paper "The Health Care Reform
How is the Health Care Reform Bill going to Affect Americans?
The Health Care Reform Bill states “To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.” Health Care Reform Bill was passed in 2009, majority being the Democratic Party. The bill focuses on coverage and choice, affordability, shared responsibility, controlling costs, prevention and wellness, and workforce investments in a lengthy 2,000 page document. Is it fair for those of us who work to pay for other people’s healthcare? The goal is not about being fair, but about maximizing general health across our country. (Keller)
Our health care in the past years has become expensive leaving a large number of people in the United States without health care or minimal care. Co-pays and premiums have risen over the past ten years. “Premium costs for workers have increased 131% from 1999 to 2009.” It seems as though the only ones benefiting are the ones making the money: insurance companies and physicians. There is a need for change, and change scares people. As this Bill has made its way through the House of Representatives it covers the details of how this will be funded, who will be responsible and who will implement these programs. (Pickert)
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In support of the reform, “New Health Insurance Exchange” (HEI) will create a marketplace for individuals and small employers” to shop for the healthcare. In the long run, this will create competition and drive down the market price of health insurance. Currently the insurance companies are reaping the financial benefits giving little option to the consumer on choosing their health care providers. The new HIE will create a minimum quality standard for employers as well as insurance companies. (“Quality”)
The new health care reform will hold individuals, employers and the government responsible for carrying health insurance on themselves and their family. Employers will have the option to provide health insurance or contribute funds on their behalf. There will be assistance available for small businesses. The government will then ensure that every American can afford quality health insurance.
Will all Americans be able to afford heath coverage? The general public seems to think that we will be using our tax money for funding. The public also thinks we will be paying for health care for those who do not work. Is it fair for those of us who work to pay for other people’s healthcare?
The goal is not about being fair, but about maximizing general health across our country. The bill states that affordability credits will be available for low- to moderate- income individuals. More credits will be available to those with less income. A cap will also be set for out of pocket expenses. The competition of the new public option will also drive down the market price for consumers. Medicare and Medicaid programs will also
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be expanded and fully federally funded. Other funds will come from citizens who have an income of $250,000 or higher. They will be put into a higher tax bracket, and pay more taxes. Small businesses can fall into the patient protection and affordable care act which provides tax credits for businesses with twenty five or less employees, and exempts those with less than fifty employees. By the time the bill is in full affect in 2014 many employers still won’t offer employees coverage so they will fall into the “exchanges” –or regulated marketplaces where they can shop for insurance independently and it will be based on after tax income so insurers will be more competitive so they can get the customers. (“Quality”)
The bill also states prevention and wellness pro-active measures will be included. For example, Allegiance Health offers a program called “It’s Your Life.” This program has been very beneficial; it makes us all aware of our health and what we can do to improve. There will also be “more training of primary care doctors.” This will provide us with quality care and fewer mistakes in the whole process, especially with the billing the rising cost of health care.
We, as a whole, need to have a positive outlook on the new Health Care Bill. This may not seem like a fair opportunity for all of us, but it seems that it will benefit the general health of our country. The Health Care Bill includes coverage, choice, shared responsibility, affordability, controlling costs, prevention, wellness, and workforce investments. Many of the details are covered in this lengthy bill. We might as well try this new change. Statistics prove: healthy people equal a more productive society.
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Even though it may seem like we are paying for others health care by our taxes, people have to make sure they have some sort of coverage or there is a penalty on them of two point five percent of modified adjusted gross income above a certain level. So yeah, making sure the Health care policy is reformed and giving coverage to all may seem like we are going to hand it over to them its not true, they have to contribute one way or another. We all need coverage so we can be a stronger America.
The Health Care Reform Bill states “To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.” Health Care Reform Bill was passed in 2009, majority being the Democratic Party. The bill focuses on coverage and choice, affordability, shared responsibility, controlling costs, prevention and wellness, and workforce investments in a lengthy 2,000 page document. Is it fair for those of us who work to pay for other people’s healthcare? The goal is not about being fair, but about maximizing general health across our country. (Keller)
Our health care in the past years has become expensive leaving a large number of people in the United States without health care or minimal care. Co-pays and premiums have risen over the past ten years. “Premium costs for workers have increased 131% from 1999 to 2009.” It seems as though the only ones benefiting are the ones making the money: insurance companies and physicians. There is a need for change, and change scares people. As this Bill has made its way through the House of Representatives it covers the details of how this will be funded, who will be responsible and who will implement these programs. (Pickert)
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In support of the reform, “New Health Insurance Exchange” (HEI) will create a marketplace for individuals and small employers” to shop for the healthcare. In the long run, this will create competition and drive down the market price of health insurance. Currently the insurance companies are reaping the financial benefits giving little option to the consumer on choosing their health care providers. The new HIE will create a minimum quality standard for employers as well as insurance companies. (“Quality”)
The new health care reform will hold individuals, employers and the government responsible for carrying health insurance on themselves and their family. Employers will have the option to provide health insurance or contribute funds on their behalf. There will be assistance available for small businesses. The government will then ensure that every American can afford quality health insurance.
Will all Americans be able to afford heath coverage? The general public seems to think that we will be using our tax money for funding. The public also thinks we will be paying for health care for those who do not work. Is it fair for those of us who work to pay for other people’s healthcare?
The goal is not about being fair, but about maximizing general health across our country. The bill states that affordability credits will be available for low- to moderate- income individuals. More credits will be available to those with less income. A cap will also be set for out of pocket expenses. The competition of the new public option will also drive down the market price for consumers. Medicare and Medicaid programs will also
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be expanded and fully federally funded. Other funds will come from citizens who have an income of $250,000 or higher. They will be put into a higher tax bracket, and pay more taxes. Small businesses can fall into the patient protection and affordable care act which provides tax credits for businesses with twenty five or less employees, and exempts those with less than fifty employees. By the time the bill is in full affect in 2014 many employers still won’t offer employees coverage so they will fall into the “exchanges” –or regulated marketplaces where they can shop for insurance independently and it will be based on after tax income so insurers will be more competitive so they can get the customers. (“Quality”)
The bill also states prevention and wellness pro-active measures will be included. For example, Allegiance Health offers a program called “It’s Your Life.” This program has been very beneficial; it makes us all aware of our health and what we can do to improve. There will also be “more training of primary care doctors.” This will provide us with quality care and fewer mistakes in the whole process, especially with the billing the rising cost of health care.
We, as a whole, need to have a positive outlook on the new Health Care Bill. This may not seem like a fair opportunity for all of us, but it seems that it will benefit the general health of our country. The Health Care Bill includes coverage, choice, shared responsibility, affordability, controlling costs, prevention, wellness, and workforce investments. Many of the details are covered in this lengthy bill. We might as well try this new change. Statistics prove: healthy people equal a more productive society.
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Even though it may seem like we are paying for others health care by our taxes, people have to make sure they have some sort of coverage or there is a penalty on them of two point five percent of modified adjusted gross income above a certain level. So yeah, making sure the Health care policy is reformed and giving coverage to all may seem like we are going to hand it over to them its not true, they have to contribute one way or another. We all need coverage so we can be a stronger America.
Social Issues
Well as far as social issues lets talk about what is going on in Jackson County. Lately there has been a lot of crime out here since it is summer. The streets are not safe for the children to enjoy their summer. Either some young adults are shooting each other or they are calls to the JPD about shots fired at a house and they were there for over two hours to find no one there. This town wasn't that bad of a town to raise children in but now I am scared for the kids to play outside or at friends house. I would hate for something to happen and them be at the wrong place wrong time. I am not a happy citizen of Jackson to have to worry about this stuff. Times are too hard out here for people to act crazy. I don't mind this little town but we as a community need to come together. We need a rally of parents and people letting others know we are not going to tolerate this.
Gulf Coast Oil Spill
I think the spill in the Gulf Coast is terrible. I can't believe it is still going on and I do think we should boycott BP until it is fixed and they do everything they possibly can to fix this issue. It may not be entirely their fault but after all the stories and fines they got they should be held accountable. Doing that kind of job they should take all neccessary precautions they can so a tradgedy like this doesn't happen. Not happy with the outcome so far and I really hope something happens soon. It is affecting everyone, everywhere.. Come on BP!
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