Thanks for the health insurance - suckers

President Obama said last night "It's not about me, I have the best health care in the world." So do those bought and paid for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. I checked out a government site for federal employees to see what is on offer.


The U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Ensuring the Federal Government has an affective civilian workforce


Health
Federal employees, retirees and survivors can choose coverage from the widest selection of health plans in the country.

Dental
Eligible employees and annuitants can choose among 4 nationwide and 3 regional dental plans. Nationwide plans also offer international coverage.

Vision
Eligible employees and annuitants can choose among 3 nationwide vision plans. Nationwide plans also offer international coverage.

Life
We offer the largest group life insurance program in the world, covering employees, retirees and family members.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can choose to enroll in up to three different flexible spending accounts during Open Season.

Long Term Care
Most Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees and annuitants, active and retired members of the uniformed services, and their qualified relatives are eligible to apply for insurance coverage under the FLTCIP.


This is not free health insurance, our politicians have to buy the plan that suits their needs. But the plans are subsidized by taxpayers, just like their pension plan. The average salary of a rank and file member of the House is about $174,000 per year, paid by taxpayers. They do alright off the public dime.

I do not deny them their benefits or their six figure salaries, but it comes with responsibilities to us and the country, not the lobbyists.