Democrats Say House Bill Would Cut Premiums for Many – NYTimes.com
By ROBERT PEAR and CARL HULSE
Published: November 2, 2009
WASHINGTON — As the House moved toward climactic votes on legislation to remake the health care system, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday that middle-income families might be required to pay 15 percent to 18 percent of their income on insurance premiums and co-payments under the proposal.
Democrats cited the figures as evidence that the legislation would reduce premiums for many low- and middle-income families who currently lack affordable coverage.
Democrats Say House Bill Would Cut Premiums for Many – NYTimes.com
