Rep. Grayson Introduces Bill Which Allows Anyone To Buy Into Medicare At Cost

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Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL)

March 9, 2010

Read text of the bill here (PDF): http://grayson.house.gov/UploadedFiles/Public_Option_Act.pdf

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Alan Grayson

Contact: Todd Jurkowski, Press Secretary 202.503.5964 (cell)


Grayson Introduces Public Option Act

Bill Opens Up Medicare To Anyone Who Can Pay For It


Washington, Mar 9 -

Congressman Alan Grayson, D-Fla., today introduced a bill (H.R. 4789) which would give the option to buy into Medicare to every citizen of the United States. The Public Option Act, also known as the Medicare You Can Buy Into Act, would open up the Medicare network to anyone who can pay for it.

Congressman Grayson said, "Obviously, America wants and needs more competition in health coverage, and a public option offers that. But its just as important that we offer people not just another choice, but another kind of choice. A lot of people dont want to be at the mercy of greedy insurance companies that will make money by denying them the care that they need to stay healthy, or to stay alive. We deserve to have a real alternative."

The bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish enrollment periods, coverage guidelines, and premiums for the program. Because premiums would be equal to cost, the program would pay for itself.

"The government spent billions of dollars creating a Medicare network of providers that is only open to one-eighth of the population. Thats like saying, Only people 65 and over can use federal highways. It is a waste of a very valuable resource and it is not fair. This idea is simple, it makes sense, and it deserves an up-or-down vote", Congressman Grayson said.

More: http://westorlandonews.com/2010/03/09/grayson-introduces-public-option-act/

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[Better Believe It]

1. K & R

[karmkay]

36. smart, articulate and very democrat

at least as I define it. I love this guy!

[CONN]

73. this guy's a genius, humanitarian, and I hope he prevails (eom)

[denimgirly]

2. Grayson and Weiner -- TRUE DEMOCRATS!!!

[bjobotts]

13. The right is so desperate to demean Grayson that they actually compare him to Michelle Backmann

[bjobotts]

17. That's like comparing eagles and snakes. Grayson really tries to help the people.

[Enthusiast]

37. They actually did that?! nt

[katandmoon]

3. K&R for a rep I wish were mine

[babyblonde]

4. sanity

about time!!!:loveya: :hug: :patriot:

[midnight]

21. Yes it is!!!

[harun]

5. Kudos Grayson, said it perfectly.

[Tx4obama]

6. Bravo !!! n/t

[kestrel91316]

7. That man's GOT to dump the wife so he can marry ME.

[Amonester]

8. WOW! GRAYSON 4 PRESIDENT!

That true Democrat is not 4 sale.
:patriot:

[Triana]

30. Thaz swot I wantz - Grayson for President. n/t

[Donnachaidh]

40. +100000 k&r. n/t

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[earcandle]

9. Great Idea! How much? Here is a song for you Congressman! Enjoy

Ideas like this help us as we are Crashing Into The Future

[mzmolly]

10. Good for Alan Grayson!

:toast:

[pezDispenser]

11. great idea

but what happens next? Honest question, how can I follow the progression of this bill?

[howmad1]

23. Here's what will happen next:

The democrats on the take from Pharma, medical equipment providers, health Insurance Co's, etc. will kill this faster than any rethuglican.

[ClassWarrior]

28. Thanks for that attempt to piss on everyone's hope. But you have no hope...of succeeding.

Because my fellow DUers and I...

NGU.

[Donnachaidh]

41. then it's time to send THEM a message -- do NOT ignore us or kill this

or YOU will be looking for work very very soon.

It's time to kick these career corporatists to the curb anyway. ALL of them. It doesn't matter if they have a d or an r after their name.

[bobbolink]

59. What's NEXT is up to US---and that means YOU.

I just wrote out (because I don't have a printer... you could print out several and save time) several notices to give to people here locally.

First, with the title to look for on youtube, to encourage people to watch it, and second, with the bill number... HR 4789.

Then I looked up and wrote out the local number for our congresscritter, and am asking people to call and ask said critter to CO-SPONSOR HR 4789.

In my particular case, our congresscritter, being the successor to Tancredo :puke: won't actually co-sponsor ANYTHING that makes sense. BUT, if he receives hundreds of phone calls FoR this bill, it will make it very difficult for him to vote against it, should we succeed in getting a lot of co-sponsors.

THAT is what is NEXT.

I hope you will make the effort, and ask others to do the same.

That is how democracy works.

[Mithreal]

64. +1

LIST OF TOLL FREE CONGRESS SWITCHBOARD PHONE NUMBERS

1-800-828-0498

1-800-459-1887

1-800-614-2803

1-866-340-9281

1-866-338-1015

1-866-220-0044

1-877-851-6437

Ty to orleans for compiling.

We should read the bill too.

[ecstatic]

12. He's just doing his job. Keep in mind it's their job to come up with sensible bills

and get their colleagues to vote for them.

[bobbolink]

60. Too bad the rest of them "aren't just doing their job".

Nice way to dismiss a terrific effort on the part of We, The People.

[DeSwiss]

14. K&R

:yourock: Alan Grayson for President in 2012!!!

[democracy1st]

15. K & R

[tomm2thumbs]

16. Tops!

thanks for posting - what a great, simple statement of what needs to be done, and why.

[eagertolearn]

18. This perfect! The republicans finally get their shorter health care bill and we get out public

option. Keep up the good work Congressman Grayson! :bounce:

[Barbara2423]

19. This is great news.

[Tx4obama]

20. Obama/Biden 2012 - Grayson/Weiner 2016 - Weiner/Franken 2024 - n/t

[bobbolink]

61. I would very much want Grayson to have the full 8 years!

Our generation's version of FDR!

You had your chance, Barrack, and you squandered all the effort so many thousands of people gave for you.

Move aside, pleeeez.

There are a few who really WANT to do the job!

[quark219]

69. +1 Well said. [N/T]

[avaistheone1]

22. Mr Grayson goes to Washington. Wow.

Grayson is truly inspiring. I can't get enough of this man. Especially with him introducing the Medicare You Can Buy Into Act.

:kick: :loveya: :kick: :loveya: :kick: :loveya: :kick: :loveya::kick:

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

24. amen. I would be glad to pay for medicare but not Insurance CO's bonuses

plus with medicare there's no pre-existing conditions or tricks to
deny you coverage.

[Bette Noir]

25. The more I see of Grayson, the more I like.

If DH and I could buy into Medicare, we could retire tomorrow. Without it, we're wage slaves for the next 12 years.

[FDR_Democrat]

26. Don't hold your breath folks....

This isn't part of the deal Obama made with the Health Insurance Industry. The Democrats voted against importing drugs, and they'll vote against this if it ever gets that far.

This bill has about as much chance as a snowball in hell.

[ClassWarrior]

27. That's a mighty Orwellian name...

:rofl:

But thanks for kicking the thread...

NGU.

[ClassWarrior]

33. .

[pundaint]

31. Well let Obama veto it if he dares, but please give him the chance to.

Speaker Pelosi has made it clear, those weren't her deals, no she can be the leader she'd prefer to be - I think she would like to help the People more than Obama care allows.

[icee]

39. Yeah, but occasionally we need some sign of at least dim hope

to keep us from just laying behind our Toyotas and sucking on the exhaust pipe.

[pundaint]

29. Hey, that sounds like Health Care Reform

I bet that even paying the underwriting costs of the higher risk pool, the savings from skipping the executives cut will more than make up the difference. Now if Insurance companies refuse to insure too many, the public pool experience will only improve and allow for even lower rates. This is real legislation in the public interest.

This would be a bankable win for Democrats (at least those who support it) in November.

Thanks Mr Grayson, for giving us a great option to be enemy to the bad.

[sandnsea]

32. Is that cost $600 a month?

Somewhere in that neighborhood?

Who can afford that.

[pundaint]

34. Likely to be less as the experience pool grows younger.

[sandnsea]

43. It won't be affordable without a subsidy

Not for any of the uninsured.

[RBitt]

35. Who can afford that?

I pay $720. per month now, with co-pays on my meds it is $800.00. Those of us who pay for it ourselves know how much it costs.
If there is a mandate, there needs to be a not for profit alternative, this works for me.

[sandnsea]

42. I need the subsidy

For any of it. So don't tell me you folks are looking out for the little guy.

[icee]

38. Comes a worker bee......Sadly, in 2008 we elected Hope and

Change without recognition that the words were written on the wind with no real power behind them. In short, we were duped. To say more about our horrible mistake would serve no purpose. In wake of this disaster a new face emerged, that of Alan Grayson, a brilliant man, who speaks his mind with such clarity of purpose one is struck dumbfounded, wondering is this man for real or is he just another Hope and Change guy that will turn his back on his promises and people at the first opportunity. I've watched Grayson carefully. I believe he is for real. I believe he would work for the people and not be afraid of the opposite side, nor waste time trying to get them to agree with his positions. He is highly organized as evidenced by his work background. He knows how to cut right to the heart of a matter without constant needless embellishment of himself and his Party. He is not afraid of the enemy. From Beck to Reid, he will tell them exactly where he differs on no uncertain terms. He doesn't give long flowery speeches as if he were constantly running for King; rather, he gives concise statements which concentrate on exact opportunities and how he would take advantage of them. He has substance. He has believability. He is a keeper. I think we should primary him before we get kicked to the curb for 25 more years. If he were President, real healthcare reform would have been passed by last August.

[ooglymoogly]

44. Bang, boom, ziss boom ba; Simple as that. Beautiful! As pure and simple as a perfect rose.

Not very likely though, Not a complicated enough plot for a good, fuck with the people, kabuki dance; To machinate, grandstand and put on as many smarmy, cosmic/tragic masks as Corp"MSM" can take and then pull the rug when no one will know what just happened; Giving it the old heave ho congress style; Not enough confusion, so you have no idea what is happening and never will, when the bill dies a cancer ridden death....when you are left with nothing...your empty wallet on the floor beside you....to sit and wonder what the hell just happened and there will be no fingerprints on the demise of of any good legislation or who stole everything you once had.

[FourScore]

46. The guy is AWESOME!!!! eom

[ihavenobias]

47. # 81. n/t

[dhpgetsit]

48. How... SENSIBLE!

Such a simple and budget neutral solution!

[rabies1]

49. This is the only congressman I have ever donated to - He's Awesome!

K&R - What American hasn't gotten some medical bill and said "Then what the hell am I paying INSURANCE for"?
I can't wait to sign HR4789!

[AnneD]

72. I'll be adding him to my list too.....

the DNC can kiss my democratic :dem:

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[upi402]

51. Perfect! k/r

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[DisgustedInMN]

53. Are you paying attention Barack Obama?

This is how a real Democrat acts on behalf of his constituents. This is how a real Democrat WALK'S THE TALK.

Less pretty speeches Barack and more doing.

[Plucketeer]

54. Kay and Arrrgh!

Go Alan, GO!

[happygoluckytoyou]

55. 4 PAGES..... send your support words to whitehouse.gov ! ! ! !

[Mithreal]

63. 4 pages!

[blackbart99]

56. f@#$ing beautiful......

WOW...absolutely beautiful. The next check I wright will be to Mr. Grayson!!!!
:) B-) :hippie: :toast: :think: :wow: :kick: :loveya: :fistbump: :headbang: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: :patriot: :bluebox: :bluebox: :bluebox: :bluebox:

[bobbolink]

57. Doing what is RIGHT is also politically smart.

The third time I watched this, I realized that what he is doing right now is going to solidify his Floriday seat!

Fighting for the citizenry is what is going to keep the Dems in power.

Wise up, the rest of you, and do it now, because the election cycle is breathing down your neck!

Thanks for posting this.... I regret I have but one rec.... ^_^

[ProgressOnTheMove]

58. Grayson showing why he's the most popular gu in Florida. +1

[Mithreal]

62. This guy rocks! A real fucking Democrat! Make the same case Obama or...

:yourock:

[penndragon69]

65. Grayson , Weiner AND Franken -- TRUE DEMOCRATS!!!

[Juche]

66. Nice

It'll actually help keep medicare solvent because younger progressives (who generally tend to be healthier) will want this plan over private insurance, so we will pay more than we take out of the system.

There isn't much info about the bill up yet.

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR4789:

[cureautismnow]

67. The link says Kucinich is a co-sponsor (among 10)

Grayson, my representative, continues to do me proud. :woohoo:

[big lu]

68. k&R love this man!

Just when you think he can't get any more passionate or his message any more clearer ..

[wial]

70. Obama/Grayson 2012

Presuming Obama gets the hint, at *some* point.

[burning rain]

71. I'd be surprised if the leadership allowed it to come up for a vote.

They are keen to convince people that there is no alternative to relentless pandering to business interests.