Response to Rising Healthcare Costs Addressed During the State of the Union Address

President Obama’s State of the Union Address, on January 25, 2011, touched on many topics crucial to the future of the American people.  Though the American economy was the central focus of the address, other topics such as American innovation, renewable energy, education, infrastructure, and American healthcare reform were addressed.

On the topic of healthcare reform President Obama strongly stated,

“What I’m not willing to do is go back to the day when insurance companies could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing health condition.” 

The healthcare reform bill has made some significant changes in the healthcare system such as the availability of healthcare for all people regardless of pre-existing health conditions. Unmarried dependents can now stay on their parent’s insurance through the age of 26.  Although President Obama stated the healthcare reform would provide prescription drugs cheaper to seniors, he also proposed budget cuts to the Medicare program, which could potentially jeopardize adequate care for seniors.

The House of Representatives passed a vote to repeal the healthcare reform legislation last week, although it is unlikely that the bill will pass through the Senate.  A driving force in the proposed repeal of the healthcare reform is the heavy financial burden it is placing on small businesses. The requirement to provide more healthcare options to employees leaves many small business owners with no choice but to choose healthcare plans with high deductibles and high copays to keep costs down.  It is undeniable that healthcare costs in America are rising.

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