Letters

By: Walter Carpenter, Montpelier I would like to respond to the letter “Many questions on single payer” by Ms. Kerry O’Hara in the Jan. 24 edition of the Rutland Herald. There are some things in her letter which are not exactly as benign or rosy as Ms. O’Hara depicts. I wanted to clarify at least one […]

By: Walter Carpenter, Montpelier Mr. Gary Murdock in his My Turn piece, “Republican, sit back and gloat,” (Jan. 8) says the Republicans, who have done absolutely nothing for health care reform, should sit back and gloat over their failure to do anything. He called the Affordable Care Act (ACA) the “greatest wealth transfer schemes the left […]

By: David Schoales, Brattleboro Is a software screw-up in the health exchanges really so important we have to hear about it over and over for weeks? Is it just because it’s a government screw-up? How come we never hear about it when the visiting nurses are late or miss an appointment to care for Grampa, so […]

By: Jason Kelley, West Hartford In response to Kelly O’Hara’s letter (Jan. 24) commenting on the Herald editorial about recent developments in Vermont’s health care reform (“Getting Ready,” Jan. 21), it’s hard to know how she gained her unbridled admiration for health insurance companies. Health care costs in Vermont exceed the national average; we have the […]

From Essex ReporterBy: Ellen Oxfeld There has been much talk about a new study commissioned by the Vermont Medical Society, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and a number of other groups. It estimates the costs for a Vermont single-payer plan as being more than that estimated by another study commissioned by the state and conducted by […]

St. Albans Messenger To the Editor: In his editorial, “Looming questions for Vt. Legislators” (1/7/2014), Emerson Lynn raises questions about the feasibility of Vermont implementing a single payer system in 2017. Several of his concerns need to be addressed. First Lynn raises the issue of cost. He points out that some studies have estimated that […]

Times Argus Sen. Joe Benning takes a page from the national party playbook on opposing Obamacare when he criticizes Vermont’s present work on universal, affordable and accessible health care. First, he sows seeds of doubt about the finances involved. Next, he spreads fear about the lack of infrastructure development. Then he calls for definite dollar […]

The Commons I am a fortunate 20-year beneficiary of America’s single-payer federal health insurance, Medicare. While it needs major improvement, it has excellent coverage and acceptance. Medicare provides:1) Free, fast, easy enrollment. Applicants must prove citizenship and payment into the system.2) Insurance for seniors, disabled people, and those with two specific disorders.3) Insurance independent of […]

Times Argus A friend who lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, recently left her high-pressure job for one with less stress and two months off per year. Deb and her partner, Mike, who are both in their mid- to late 50s, wanted more time to travel and enjoy a more relaxed life. Fortunately, because of Canada’s […]