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James Davis: the only defense in support of a voucher was a misstatement on the other side that there is a guaranteed issue that even…

On the recordJuly 14, 2003
the only defense in support of a voucher was a misstatement on the other side that there is a guaranteed issue that even seniors with health problems over 65 are guaranteed HMO coverage. That is a false statement. There is no guarantee with respect to the level of coverage. There is no guarantee with respect to the price or affordability.
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James Davis
Democratic · Florida

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Addressing the inaccuracies regarding health coverage for seniors during a debate on vouchers.

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