According to the Commonwealth Fund survey on Medicare, beneficiaries indicated they were overall more satisfied with their health coverage. They felt they had better access to care and fewer problems getting their bills paid. This was compared to findings from people in employer-sponsored plans.

People opposed to health care reform argue that government-run health care will include health care rationing. The truth is, we have care rationing going on right now, today. Health care companies, under pressure to please stockholders, must reduce the amount claims they approve. It's called a "medical loss ratio" and health care companies are pressured to lower this 'loss' quarter after quarter.