We can't afford to wait for reform. Each day, 390 people in Washington lose their health care coverage.
And without reform, those who still have insurance will see their yearly premiums go up by $9,323 in the next decade-to a staggering $22,522.
Reform with a real public option is key to expanding coverage. Under current legislation, which includes a strong public health insurance option, 593,000 people in Washington and 37 million Americans nationwide will gain coverage by 2019.
A real public health insurance option is crucial to lowering costs: With premiums projected to hit $22,522, we need to get costs down.
By spurring competition, a public plan will help bring down out-of-control costs for individuals, families, and small businesses.
C. Richardson
Burien