[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 109 (Tuesday, August 9, 1994)]
[House]
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[Congressional Record: August 9, 1994]
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  GEPHARDT BILL GUARANTEES EMPLOYEES A CHOICE OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE 
                                 PLANS

  (Ms. DeLAURO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, the public affairs shows 
featured an array of political heavyweights trading 
rhetorical punches on health care reform. But, the time for 
sloganeering and sound bites has past, and it is critical in the waning 
days of this debate that we discuss how reform will affect people's 
lives. That is why Mr. Gephardt has put together health care scenarios 
to help explain how his legislation works for all Americans.
  Take the case of Mr. Strong. Like many Americans, Mr. Strong works in 
a small company and is currently uninsured. Under the Gephardt bill, by 
January 1, 1997, he will be guaranteed health insurance. He will have 
four choices:
  A private plan offered by his employer.
  A provide plan offered through the Federal Health Benefit Program.
  If his employer chooses not to offer private coverage, he may obtain 
coverage through Medicare part C. If his employer chooses Medicare part 
C, he will have a choice of a plan offering an unlimited choice of 
doctors or a managed care plan.
  A medical savings account, if offered by his employer.
  One more reason to support the Gephardt bill, the only health care 
bill that guarantees coverage to every American and makes certain that 
consumers retain choice of plan and choice of physician.

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