Study Confirms Health Care Bill Will Cut Costs

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http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/11/29/study_confirms_health_care_bill_will_cut_costs.html

A new analysis by MIT economist Jonathan Gruber claims that the Senate health-reform bill will "make health insurance much more affordable for individuals facing purchase in the non-group market."

The report, which is surely good news for Democrats, states that the Senate's version of the bill will significantly curb health care costs for both individuals and families.

Gruber finds "that the single individual would save over $2500 at low incomes (175% of poverty), and would save $200 even at higher incomes (425% of poverty or higher). For families, the savings are much larger, ranging from nearly $7500 for low income families (at 175% of poverty) to $500 for higher incomes (425% of poverty or higher)."



The Senate Bill Lowers Non-Group Premiums: Updated for New CBO Estimates
Jonathan Gruber, MIT
November 27, 2009
http://www.politico.com/static/PPM145_final_try.html

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1. You'd think a story like this would get a more positive reception