Congress Passes Socialized Medicine and Mandates Health Insurance -In 1798

a year ago

The PPACA faced lawsuits challenging its mandated health insurance provisions, arguing it was unconstitutional.
In 1798, Congress passed 'An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen,' mandating health insurance for sailors, showing early precedent for government-mandated healthcare.
The law created the Marine Hospital Service, funded by a mandatory tax on sailors' wages, similar to modern payroll taxes.
The program evolved into the Public Health Service, indicating long-standing government involvement in healthcare.
The Founding Fathers, including those in the 5th Congress, supported mandated health insurance, contradicting claims of unconstitutionality.
The article argues that opposition to mandated healthcare cannot legitimately claim the Founding Fathers' disapproval, as history shows their support for such measures.

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