Comments on: Dear Young Photo Assistant, here’s your health care…

By: Eric Swanson

Eric Swanson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:35 +0000

Ok lets look at this statement:
‘….they could not work for a photographer, as the pay was too low for them to buy their own insurance and the photographer could not afford to provide them with insurance.’ This indicates a far greater problem in the photo community than getting someone’s parents to subsidize your business costs. If rates can not support hiring a needed assistant then what is really wrong with this picture? Is it now viable to consider someone else’s parents’ support part of your business model?
Yes we desperately need health care reform, but this does not spell any sort of relief in my book.

By: Michelle Solomon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:47:14 +0000

@Jason – actually, I think there are lots of things that meet that criteria. Medicare is renowned for being a well-run program, and people speak very well of the VA too. And so what if there is some waste that’s a necessary part of a large bureaucracy? The wasted spending at our health insurance companies is far worse – they spend a much, much higher percentage of their premiums on administrative costs than is spent in countries that have some kind of universal system. Check out T.R. Reid’s book,on the costs and outcomes of having a bum shoulder treated all over the world.

By: jason

jason — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:22:28 +0000

Are you kidding me!? This is the worst thing that could happen to America. Just name one thing that the government controls that is run without huge amounts of waste and overspending.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:09 +0000

One question that actually came up while I was discussing this with my parents is what health care is it? My parents have Blue Cross Blue Shield… Does this bill apply to every health insurance plan in the country or is it specific to certain plans/companies?

By: A Photo Editor - Dear Young Photo Assistant, here

A Photo Editor - Dear Young Photo Assistant, here — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:25 +0000

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By: Diana Cihak

Diana Cihak — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:00 +0000

This is not only good for your young assistants who can stay on until 27, but older assistants and photographers who will be able to buy into the Exchange at the same rates as GM is charged for health coverage. AND depending on where they fall income wise they will get affordability credits to help them pay for the insurance. It is a win win for everyone so call your Senator today. Tell them they have to pass this on the floor of the Senate as soon as possible!