CBO cost estimate spurs flurry of comments

Regarding the article “CBO releases cost estimate on reform”:

I would not vote for nor support a proposal that costs an estimated $829 billion but saves only an estimated $690 billion for a net cost of $139 billion. The providers are going to get paid less and therefore be less receptive to the program, the care provided will be reduced to accommodate low fees paid to providers, the individuals developing and passing this law are not affected and will continue to get superb medical care at no cost. It is impossible to predict the cost of additional illegal aliens who will migrate to take advantage of the program. I see no benefit to be derived from my $139 billion.

K.W. Norris

How can 94% of Americans be defined, in your article, as “virtually every American”? Six percent is about 20 million Americans.

Warren Kean Spellman

The difference is clear. How elusive true savings of things like tort reform and increasing competition are among existing profitable private enterprise companies when compared to the certainty of increased taxes, spending and reduced provider payments. It is much more boring work to earn and save than it is to spend other people's money they don't even have yet. Please share your concerns with those who can make a difference: Congress.

Ernie Vesta M.D.

Who is paying for it?

Tanya Snodgrass

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