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In reply to the discussion: How would lowering the Medicare age save the system money? [View all]CTyankee
(63,892 posts)38. Yes, I can see that from what you've written. I was just commenting on the problems inherent
with starting with this age demographic. It's a tough argument for the reasons you have articulated very well. And the opposition will taunt and say "see, Medicare costs more!" But we have to start somewhere.
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But you do understand you face a problem by segmenting this one demographic in the overall
CTyankee
Jan 2013
#31
One thing you might want to look at is the number of people in their 50s who have to rely on
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#33
The argument about Medicare's administrative costs is kind of misleading
democrattotheend
Jan 2013
#22
Have you found anywhere a table that breaks down Medicare expenditure by age of the insuree ? n/t
PoliticAverse
Jan 2013
#27
I am no expert on Medicare but it seems to me that you are making a case for Medicare for all
CTyankee
Jan 2013
#28