In the wake of Boston, I remembered an idea I'd had after the Aurora shootings. Because so many of these victims may have very limited coverage (and perhaps none at all), I created a petition on the White House site asking that the Federal government ask its insurance carriers to allow Senators and Representives to claim victims as either dependents or staffers so these victims can get really good health care coverage. Many of these people will need substantial help for the rest of their lives. I think it's only right that victims get the same care as our DC politicians.
Here's the link, please sign. Thanks.
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/...
Sat Apr 27, 2013 at 8:49 AM PT: Thanks to all who have read and commented, I appreciate it. And for those who signed, I really appreciate it.
I admit that the idea is a stop gap measure and that it would leave many who need assistance without coverage. But, this approach would be a way to provide these victims who need coverage access to a good health plan.
Plus, if the idea gets enough attention and it is implemented and works, perhaps this might prompt an expansion to the definition of a dependent to broaden. Even if you disagree, I hope you'll consider signing because it might start a different kind of national conversation on insurance.