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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 09 > Controversy surrounds public health insurance

Controversy surrounds public health insurance

Some say plans will reduce costs, but others think not

By Betsy Q. Cliff / The Bulletin
April 9, 2009

One of the most controversial proposals in both state and national health reform efforts is the idea of a public insurance plan.

The idea is that a plan run by the government would offer health insurance, competing alongside private health insurers’ plans. Individuals or small....

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