Explore Candidates State Senate District 32 Dan Kapanke on Health Care

Dan Kapanke on Health Care

Possibly the largest domestic issue in 2008, health care is a problem that is universally recognized and answered with a diversity of prescriptions from the candidates. Private versus government funded health care and the definition of "universal" care split the candidates across their respective policies. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: universal health care, privatization of health care, government support for health care through tax incentives, and employer assistance in obtaining health care.

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Dan Kapanke opposes the state of Wisconsin creating a single-payer health care system such as "Healthy Wisconsin"

Opposed to "Health Wisconsin." Believes it is a tax on business, and that jobs create the resources to pay for health care. Says Wisconsin has a low percentage of uninsured residents.

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Dan Kapanke supports legislation to make all public buildings, public transportation, and all workplaces (including bars) in the state smoke free

Supported a compromise bill in the last legislative session that would have given taverns more time to comply with a ban.

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Dan Kapanke supports the state of Wisconsin creating a tax exemption for Health Savings Accounts

Believes health savings accounts give workers "some skin in the game" to keep health costs down. Has set up Health Savings Accounts for his employees.

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