Insurance Companies issued a statement this week saying that President Obama's health care policy would drive up the costs for consumers. This statement comes just before the Senate will vote on the proposal.
Democrats say they aren't worried about the bad press, but they are staying alert because they want the bill to pass.
Inusurance companies' studies conclude that the legislation would add $1,700 a year to the cost of family coverage in 2013, when most of the major provisions in the bill would be in effect. Premiums for a single person would go up by $600 more than would be the case without the legislation. The price increase would come from new taxes.
Democrats say that the disapproval of the insurance companies is not valid because it fails to awknowledge the subsidies that would help low and middle class families afford the health care.
Major Points: Senate will vote for Obama's health care plan on Tuesday and may be dissuaded to approve it because of the disapproval and opposition of insurance companies.
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