On November 4th, 2019, Claudia Chavez responded to an editorial named Personal Opinion on a Goverment article by Claudia Chavez . 

Claudia,

Healthcare is no new topic, and I know the majority of Americans can agree that an overhaul to our healthcare system is long overdue. Elizabeth Warren’s proposal of a single price healthcare system might affect middle/low-income citizens in ways we might not understand. As a concern to you and myself, the cost of healthcare is become a more significant concern the older my family becomes. With plans of children in the near future, this proposal and affects weight significantly in my decision.



One of the biggest standouts for me is the possible reduction in employer's healthcare cost for each employee. With a two percent reduction from what employers are paying now, tax revenue will increase by eight trillion. I would hope this would enable more employee’s the choice PPO plans and have more diverse healthcare options. Although the vague nature of state and local governments paying Medicaid expenses alludes me, these taxes sound like citizens will ultimately take the fall for this one. Lastly, an increase in corporate tax can cause a lot of adverse outcomes. Economic growth would reduce; wages would grow slower, which would decrease employment. With the majority of the proposed revenue coming from these three avenues, I am also skeptical as to how much taxes would increase and the quality of care.



With the election or impeachment around the corner, its time for the citizens of this beautiful nation to finally have affordable healthcare. I firmly support greater healthcare access for everyone without having to go bankrupt from surgery.