Presidential Candidates' Health Care Positions

McCain has spoken of a focus on the importance of health care for veterans. McCain has worked to ensure that veterans receive the health coverage and care they need; he has sponsored legislation that would ensure that health care funding is distributed fairly and that eligible veterans in all regions of the country can equally access high quality health care. He has also supported efforts to give military retirees tax breaks to help pay health insurance premiums, and he has opposed placing user fees on military retirees for using military medical facilities. Official Campaign Site

Clinton wants universal health-care coverage by the end of her second term. She realizes the importance of collaboration between employers, government and labor organizations in achieving success. Official Campaign Site

Obama hopes to provide universal coverage by 2012. His plan includes providing affordable, comprehensive and portable health coverage for every American; modernizing the health care system to contain spiraling costs and improve the quality of care; and promoting prevention and strengthening public health. Obama Response to AAFP Survey Official Campaign Site