“New Public Option” Not a Public Option

[limpyhobbler]

5. I always thought that was the difference between Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage ?

Original Medicare = public insurance
Medicare Advantage = Private insurance companies approved by Medicare provide coverage.

I also thought Medicaid has traditionally been a public insurance but states have been privatizing (contracting it out) in the past few years. (http://www.alternet.org/story/152245/is_your_state_stealthily_privatizing_medicaid_and_putting_patients_at_risk)

That could be wrong I guess.