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forthemiddle

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17. They would still have to overhaul Medicare to make it work

Reply to Thav (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2019, 03:38 PM

Aug 2019

Today, Medicare does not cover Obstetrics, or Pediatrics among other things. They don’t have to, yet outside Geriatric care, those are the two most expensive things insurance can cover for the general population.

In order to make Medicare for Anyone to be attractive they would need to add those services. Also, unless subsidized I can’t imagine the premium being free for the hospital (Part A), and $135.00 for Part B.

I don’t think until both options are scored (Medicare for All vs Medicare for Anyone), we can have an honest debate. And unless it is Medicare All, I don’t think we will be changing the tax codes to pay for it.

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I was thinking the other night that "Medicare for All" could be rebranded [View all] Thav Aug 2019 OP

Public Option Rockhead Aug 2019 #1

That's a possibility too. Thav Aug 2019 #7

This is Mayor Pete's proposal - Medicare for all who want it. lark Aug 2019 #2

Good idea. sagesnow Aug 2019 #3

Yes. This is the way to do it. MaryMagdaline Aug 2019 #4

Call it "Healthcare for All". KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #5

It's the "all" word that people are fixating on Thav Aug 2019 #6

Not taking away private plans. Just removing the ground floor of those plans..... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #9

Agree about re-branding. DURHAM D Aug 2019 #8

How about "ObamALL Care! Greybnk48 Aug 2019 #10

The physicians' group PNHP has good information on their website. area51 Aug 2019 #11

With Medicare you will need a supplement, only pays 80%. katmondoo Aug 2019 #12

"hubby and I are in our 70s and have AARP for supplement. Expensive but worth it... CTyankee Aug 2019 #16

Sheeeeeeeeeeet, call it "TrumpCare" and they'll go for it. nt Baltimike Aug 2019 #13

One problem will be that often the Medicare reimbursements PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #14

The Democratic Party likes to portray itself as the party of choice elocs Aug 2019 #15

They would still have to overhaul Medicare to make it work forthemiddle Aug 2019 #17