Republicans new health plan same as the old :die A new Senate bill to repeal Obamacare would leave 32 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis released Wednesday. Even more stunning, three-quarters of the nation would live in areas with no insurers participating in the individual market by 2026 -- leaving many without an option if they do not have employer-provided or government health insurance, such as Medicare or Medicaid. Also, premiums would about double by 2026, compared to current law. http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/19/news/economy/senate-repeal-bill-cbo/index.html?adkey=bn
Repeal and get govt out of the insurance business, period. If they insist on 'fixing' something, cut all federal salaries by 30% and use that money to buy insurance for every citizen. A mega-group policy.
Cutting salaries isn't a bad idea ... but health care "entitlements" are. Conservative caucus members are pretty stubborn about "entitlements" ... it's where the impass arises over reform. The constitution makes no provisions for immortality ... caring for the sick, and poor is the province of charities, not taxpayers.
Charities have barely flinched during this whole insurance nightmare. St Jude's, Childrens, Shriners, Methodists Golden Cross, and many others still carry on their missions of providing medical care, regardless of ability to pay. Youre right, its our responsibility to care for our fellow man. Cant imagine how anybody thinks our federal govt can do a better job when their only strategy is throw taxpayer money at the problem and hope it'll go away. Wonder how much Obamacare has cost us so far? For nothing.
I give to St. Judes monthly though automatic recurring payments. Catholic charities too. Emergency treatment is never refused to anyone who needs it. County hospitals were publicly funded, and subsidized to ensure the poor received health care. Hospitals hold fundraisers, charity auctions, and banquets to help cover costs. Charity is a religious, or philanthropic principle, not an act of legislation.
