Sen. McCain's plan would replace the existing tax preference for employer-based coverage with a refundable tax credit for the purchase of private insurance, and allow people to buy health insurance across state lines.
Speakers for this session:
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Larry Levitt, Vice President, Kaiser Family Foundation; Editor-in-Chief, kaisernetwork.org, Moderator
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Jay Khosla, Health Policy Adviser, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.)
Details of the proposal and the rationale behind them will be discussed and questions from viewers (e-mail ask@kaisernetwork.org) will be answered by the candidate's adviser.
Sen. Obama has proposed a plan that builds on the existing employer-based system, while expanding public programs, putting in place new insurance regulations and providing new coverage options.