Re: Senate moves on Doyle’s autism coverage

[Guest guest]

This is an example of government gone wrong and an example of true fascism. The government is ordering a private sector of industry to provide a service it itself is not willing to pay for. If the government were honest, it would make this a medicaid or some other health program option. They won't because they know the programs are going bankrupt. So, rather than put up more spending, they force the insurance companies to do it so that they take the heat. Thus, not only to the politicians get to be seen as "doing something" about autism, but they also avoid raising taxes. Best of all, they shift the blame to the already hated insurance companies. Its a win win for them.

I just wonder if they will fund autism programs under the coming nationalized health care system.

In a message dated 2/27/2008 3:15:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, no_reply writes:

http://www.newrichmond-news.com/articles/index.cfm?id=27959 & section=Wisconsin%20News & property_id=9Senate moves on Doyle's autism coverageWheeler News ServicePublished Wednesday, February 27, 2008One of Gov. Jim Doyle's top priorities moved forward Tuesday, when the state Senate voted to make health insurers pay for autism treatments.The vote was 25-8 in favor. The bill now goes to the Assembly, where it could die next month unless there's a compromise to reduce some of the cost. State workers would pay an extra $4.10 a month for what Senate Republican Glenn Grothman of West Bend calls some of the most costly treatments in the nation.He said more folks can't handle rising health premiums, and enough is enough.But Senate Democrat Judy Robson of Beloit says one of every 192 Wisconsin kids suffers from autism, and the number is growing.She says children can be treated if it's detected early but many youngsters are on waiting lists for help.Sixteen states require health coverage for autism. The governor tried to include it in his new state budget last year, but lawmakers took it out.Also Tuesday, senators voted unanimously to make human trafficking a crime. Offenders could go to prison for 25 years for making adults work or perform sex against their will. The penalty jumps to 40 years for child victims. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.

[Guest guest]

>

> I agree with you, but there is another thing that needs to be kept in

> mind and that is that the insurance companies have actuarials in

place

> to ensure, like a casino, that the house wins. Knowing this, for an

> insurance company to deny coverage to a losing prospect simply

because

> profit margins are too thin is not really the best thing.

>

I think the real problem is the perception that people don't deserve

aid, and that many people abuse aid (in every form) 50 years ago

perceptions were better. I am not sure how much better individuals

were. It is possible the person that frauded me is someone I know, and

while i have taken care of it for the most part, this person will

likely suffer no responsibility. It becomes harder to believe in the

nature of people and makes me think of the destruction of sodom and

gemorrah more. Oh well