April 30, 2007

As Maine goes...

The New York Times reports here on problems with Maine's health care program, which was meant to provide universal coverage. One big issue: adverse selection. It's mostly people with health problems who are applying for coverage under the state program, and it's not just people who didn't have insurance before. That's driving costs far higher than expected. One fix the governor is contemplating: an individual mandate.

Posted by dweintraub on April 30, 2007 12:04 PM