"Any public plan is likely to have a relatively narrow scope, as it would be offered only to people who don't have access to coverage through an employer." If

"Any public plan is likely to have a relatively narrow scope, as it would be offered only to people who don't have access to coverage through an employer." If that is what ended up in the bill, then I agree that it will be mostly harmless. I was under the impression that anyone would be able to enroll in the public plan.