With the introduction of the Senate Finance Committee’s health care plan, a glimmer hope has been rekindled for those American who have been turned down for health insurance because of pre-existing conditions.

Republicans in the House of Representatives have already called for a hearing that would focus on the President’s decision to probe one of the country’s major insurance companies at the request of Senator Max Baucus.

One of the most recent proposals was issued by the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee in an effort to bolster a bipartisan health care bill. The comprehensive plan would include provisions for reforming the health care system as well as a new fee aimed at insurance companies that would help with covering the currently uninsured.

The chances that a viable government insurance plan will be passed are sinking by the day as legislators continue jockeying for support in their respective quarters.

Now, more than ever, Americans are rating their health insurance company lower in terms of overall coverage and performance much lower than their auto insurer, life insurer, or bank.