When the government provides health insurance what kind is it?

Question

When the democrats propose handing out more health insurance to more poor people what kind of coverage is it? I am asking because the "reports" say it will cost our budget $35 billion and its too cover 9 million "kids." That is $3,888 per person covered? Is that $35 billion one year, 3 years or how long?

The reason I ask is that I just bought catastrophic health insurance for my 7 employees at $59 per month - each. That is $708 a year for each of them and its got them covered if they get sick bad or have a serious injury.

So what is our government handing out - or planning too?

No its not disability insurance - that is different. This is catastrophic care for medical services that cost more then $500.

Answer 1

In the UK a portion of the income tax that everyone pays is put into funding the "National Health Service". That way you do not pay to see a doctor or get hospital treatment (no need for "insurance". But many complain the "standards" are not as luxurious as you get from a private hospital. We do have private clinics and hospitals too so those who can afford luxury can buy it, but everyone else gets healthcare when they need iot regardless of whether they are insured or can pay the bills.

Answer 2

The catastrophic health insurance you recently bought for your employees is long term disability insurance. It is not everyday health insurance but only covers a long term injury disability or a long term disease care (like cancer care).
It is not the same as the $35 billion for the 9 million children without any everyday health care. And I do believe the $35 billion was for 5 years.

Answer 3

35 billion over 5 years