After reading the article Perry: TX Won't Implement Key Elements of Health Reform, from the Texas Tribune, it made me a bit skeptical of Perry. Though I am against Obamacare because it forces on my religious beliefs that I need to have contraceptive methods instead of giving me the choice if I want it or not. If Texas' makes their own healthcare and it doesn't work out in the end, not only are we going to create a bigger financial burden on our state but also on the government when they have to implement their healthcare on Texas.
In the article, Governor Rick Perry states that he will not establish a health insurance exchange and will not expand Medicaid. He believes that the expansion of Medicaid will not change anything in Texas. Also the insurance exchange is not something that Perry cannot deny, either Texas has to create their own insurance exchange or the federal government will step in and implement one on the entire state.
If Texas does not partake in the expansion of Medicaid, the centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services will take a hit, because Texas has the "highest percentage of uninsured residents." But Perry is adamant in leaving no room for negotiation, especially when if comes to Obamacare.
I think this article is worth reading because this is about the health insurance of Texas, and it is going to affect the residents of Texas. It is best if we are informed on this issue that has been the hot topic for quite sometime now and begin (or further develop) our opinion on this matter.
I'm sorry, are you aware that the Obama administration has gone to great lengths to ensure that no federal funding whatsoever can or will be used to fund abortions under the Health Care Reform legislation? What exactly do you mean when you say "because of my religious beliefs" that you are against Obamacare?
ReplyDeleteI am aware of that but the contraceptive methods will still be in place as part of Obamacare. Meaning those who do are not hired or serve the Church will not be exempt from the contraceptive coverage. Perhaps I should go back and edit my post to make it more clear of what I meant. I am a Catholic and I would rather have the choice of whether I want contraceptives as part of my health care or not.
DeleteI'm not sure I understand why being Catholic would conflict with supporting Obamacare. Yes, under Obamacare, insurance companies would be required to cover contraceptives like birth control pills. However, this doesn't mean that you personally would be required to use them. In fact, odds are whatever provider you're currently under probably already covers contraceptives. Since Obamacare obviously leaves the choice of using contraceptives up to the individual, I can't see how it infringes on your religious freedom. Rather, it merely gives women who wish to use birth control the freedom to do so.
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