General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: HR 676 !!! - Let's put Single Payer into the conversation: [View all]forthemiddle
(1,379 posts)So many here are so enthralled with the idea of Medicare for All that they don't see the downfalls. I see every single day the stuff it doesn't cover, and the hoops that the coders have to negotiate in order to get even the normal care covered that I can't be in favor of it.
As you stated, if Medicare is expanded to more comprehensive coverage the costs will be unbelievable.
They also forget that right now the Medicare premiums are subsidized. And that's outpatient care only! Members don't pay anything for inpatient care at all (Medicare Part A). There was a DU member at one point that did some digging and found out that the unsubsidized premium would be closer to $600.00 a month per person. And that's for the uncomperhensive care like prenatal, Rx, etc. that's $2400.00 a month for a family of 4!