Every morning at work, I have the same routine. I turn on my computer and go to SHRM’s web site to see what the news of the day is. Below was one of today’s lead-in stories:
“After nearly three months of behind-the-scenes maneuvers, a bipartisan summit and numerous speeches, the final vote by Congress on health care reform legislation appears imminent. According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the vote could come as early as Saturday, March 20, 2010, which at least one observer said was setting up a showdown of “epic proportions.” If you’re a SHRM member, you can read the full article here.
Admittedly, it’s been interesting to hear the arguments on both sides leading up to this. Personally, I have gone on record as saying that I don’t think the final legislation will look like what’s being proposed now. And I cannot imagine an insurance world where people can pick up coverage and/or drop it at any time without being responsible for any back-premiums or pre-existing conditions. So needless to say, this weed could be historic and I, for one, will be curious to see what happens…