Don't worry about the Public Option, employers have a plan that will put everyone on medicare long

[CK_John]

before we have a new president. Those lucky enough to still have a job will not be able to pay for medical coverage.

In addition, employers increasingly are moving toward high-deductible plans, which carry lower premiums while leaving workers responsible for higher out-of-pocket expenses. Next year, 12 percent of employers plan to offer only high-deductible coverage, the survey found.

As per the <http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2011324143_insure12.html>

Don't you get it, if they put PO in the bill it will ruin the surprise.

[zbdent]

1. sounds like the employers are going to say ...

"OOOOO, 'government health care' is too scary! Pay more for this, so we don't turn you over to the feds!"

[CK_John]

2. Employee are going to say, shutup or its off to India or China or....

[karynnj]

3. How does that get people to Medicare?

This simply says that those with employer paid insurance will be given worst insurance for more money than in the past - a trend that has been the case for decades.