Quote from Tsing Tao:
do a side-by-side comparison of the comprehensive health care policy in mass and the one obama is mandating.
OK.Here are a few
Romney care
The Massachusetts health care insurance reform law, enacted in 2006, mandates that nearly every resident of Massachusetts obtain a state-government-regulated minimum level of healthcare insurance coverage and provides free health care insurance for residents earning less than 150% of the federal poverty levell (FPL)[1] who are not eligible for Mass Health (Medicaid).
Obama care
Most people required to obtain health insurance coverage or pay a tax if they don't.
Individuals with income up to 133% of the federal poverty level qualify for Medicaid coverage.
Healthcare tax credits become available to help people with incomes up to 400 percent of poverty purchase coverage on the exchange.
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Romney care
The reform legislation also included tax penalties for failing to obtain an insurance plan.
Massachusetts tax filers who failed to enroll in a health insurance plan which was deemed affordable for them lost the $219 personal exemption on their income tax. Beginning in 2008, penalties increased by monthly increments
Obama care
Impose an annual penalty of $95, or up to 1% of income, whichever is greater, on individuals who do not secure insurance;
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Romney care
The law established an independent public authority, the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority, also known as the Health Connector. Among other roles, the Connector acts as an insurance broker to offer private insurance plans to residents.
Obama care
Establish health insurance exchanges, and subsidization of insurance premiums for individuals with income up to 400% of the poverty line, as well as single adults.
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Romney care
Employer taxes
Employers with more than ten employees must provide a "fair and reasonable contribution" to the premium of health insurance for employees.[23] Employers who do not will be assessed an annual fair share contribution that will not exceed $295 per employee per year.[23] The fair share contribution will be paid into the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund to fund Commonwealth Care and other health reform programs.[20]
Obama care
Employers with 50 or more workers who do not offer coverage face a fine of $2,000 for each employee if any worker receives subsidized insurance on the exchange. The first 30 employees aren't counted for the fine.