The wording would leave Americans overseas exposed to paying an excise tax even if they carry health insurance via overseas health providers. The purpose of the proposed excise tax is to encourage all Americans who benefit from the US health program to participate in its financing. Americans residing overseas can not benefit from the US health system so for them the excise tax is just that -- a tax with no counter-part service.

Contact your Senators in support of a change in legislative language used in the bill "Americas Health Future Act of 2009." Then we can help insure that Americans overseas are not unfairly taxed. It is strongly suggest that you fax your letters as this has the most immediate effect however, you may also email or hard copy mail. Visit the following websites for address information on your representative.
www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/powersearch.htm