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In reply to the discussion: Outlawing Health Insurance Companies is a Losing Argument [View all]customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)17. Not if that is outlawed
Yes, I realize that there is indeed supplemental insurance in most nations that have government-provided healthcare, but what is being talked about is getting rid of private insurance completely.
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I think you're absolutely right! Greed has made a come back in rump's admin. Plain ol' ugly ...
SWBTATTReg
Jul 2019
#12
No one is arguing outlawing them. We're arguing that they shouldn't be able to make obscene profits
onecaliberal
Jul 2019
#5
Even with Medicare as it exists now, you almost have to have a supplemental policy
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2019
#11
Reading AARP, which hasn't weighed in on a plan, seems Medicare would provide full coverage,
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#30
I think that we should create a public health system option that people can choose
Proud Liberal Dem
Jul 2019
#9
That doesn't look like all private insurance is prohibited, just any that offers the same benefits
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2019
#27
I tend to agree with you. It's amazing the number of people who claim to love their private
Vinca
Jul 2019
#24