Jack Markell on Health Care

Delaware Governor-Elect

Ensure that every Delawarean owns health insurance

My comprehensive health care plan will provide health insurance to over 100,000 uninsured Delawareans, including 20,000 children, so no individual or family will be forced to forgo medical care due to an illness, job loss, or simply because their employer does not provide coverage. When elected Governor, my health care plan will ensure that every Delawarean owns health insurance and has access to primary care facilities, thus improving the health of Delawareans while cutting costs on future emergency room visits and treatment for preventable illnesses.

[I propose] the Diamond State Marketplace to serve as a one-stop shop for uninsured individuals, families, small businesses and sole proprietors to purchase comprehensive, affordable and portable pre-tax rate health insurance.

Source: Campaign website, www.markell.org, “Issues” Nov 4, 2008

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