A potential collapse of Health Care legislation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reportedly "might not actually be such good news" for Health Insurance Companies, citing "some health policy experts and Wall Street analysts". Reed Abelson, "If Bills Fail, a Quandary for Insurers" p. B1, col. 1 (New York Times Nat'l ed., "Business Day" Section, Friday, January 22, 2009).
Actually it would not be good news at all. The Massachusetts Surprise -- electing a Republican U.S. Senator over a Democrat -- might alter more than the balance of power over Health Care Reform legislation. It would definitely be a Surprise to Health Insurance Companies if they lose out on the Millions of Premium Dollars they came to expect from anticipated requirements that many more persons obtain Health Insurance Coverage.
Democrats reportedly are still in favor of some form of Health Care Reform that would include the mandate for Millions more people to purchase Health Insurance Coverage. If Republicans block that, then the Health Insurance Companies will not receive guaranteed Millions in new Premium Dollars. What an odd alignment that would be. A true Surprise.
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