Stricter exchange rules sought

“Stricter exchange rules sought”

– Austin American Statesman (A1), 9-19-13 

 

 

2.      Category: Healthcare / Economy

3.      Level: State

4.      A potential policy that is being considered to help a problem/issue that individuals/families face

5.      This article is important to both individuals and families because of every person’s availability to healthcare. If Perry’s orders are put into effect, it may be a little more confusing and more difficult for one to get the right healthcare plan needed.

6.       As of now, there are many nonprofit organizations trying to help out any way possible and find affordable healthcare for each person; however, Rick Perry feels that these workers and volunteers need additional training in order to do so. It is hard to say whether I agree with these additional requirements or not. On the one hand, I do not care for the new healthcare system that has been put into effect, so in a way, I do agree with Perry. On the other hand, though the healthcare plan HAS been put into effect and putting additional requirements would make it more difficult for consumers to get the right plan for them. Healthcare plans in themselves are difficult to understand (Hello! Politicians are writing them!!), and it would be nicer if there were people available to help you decipher which plan is best. In the end, consumers are saving money and getting the most out of the healthcare system. However, I do believe these workers and volunteers need the proper training in order to preserve the consumer’s privacy standards.

            Rick Perry as stated in the article “has been the state’s chief critic of the federal health insurance overhaul”. With that being said, it is hard to know Perry’s true motivations for these tighter requirements. Does he honestly feel that these people are not adequately trained? Or is it simply that Perry does not care for “Obamacare” and wants to make it more difficult for consumers to gain adequate access to it?