What are the downsides of Medicare for all?
Some of those people are medical professionals, and new jobs would open up for them as more people can see doctors regularly. It’s possible that as private health insurance shrinks, many jobs could be eliminated by attrition rather than firing, i.e., not restaffing positions when current employees retire.
How many workers could lose their jobs under Medicare for all?
I don't work in Health Insurance but I have a brother who does and while he doesn't agree with Federal control he does believe that state's should …
How will Medicare for all be paid for?
Medicare For All isn’t Medicare, it’s a single payer system that puts the government as the singular payer for all heath expenses. Providers won’t go bankrupt, they’ll essentially just cease to exist, but in any case M4A pays for all expenses. I also don’t understand why it has to be a single payer system at day one.
Could Medicare for all and the Green New Deal create jobs?
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I think Reddit is officially overran by activists engaging in what Chomskey would call "Manufacturing Consent" - And it's wild to watch first hand
So we all know there is a liberal bias on Reddit... Which is fine. And over the last 5 years power mod full time activists who see Reddit as a platform to push their agenda, which has made things get pretty bad.
Has anyone else noticed that the driving force of American politics on both sides is now anti-intellectualism?
It seems that we’re moving towards a country where people embrace their ignorance. They literally celebrate the fact they don’t know things and demonize people who.
Those that believe COVID vaccines are an overstep, what are your thoughts on the other required vaccinations? Polio Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B Varicella (Chickenpox)?
I see a reasonable argument for not wanting places like school and work to have any medical requirements. I hear people talking about how a vaccine mandate is tyrannical, but I don't hear this brought up for the vaccines needed for kids to go to school or adults to work in childcare. What's the difference? Is there a difference?
Could this 3rd party grow, and become dominant in politics?
I like the All In podcast, and its rise in popularity, makes me think that there a lot more people that think they fall somewhere in the center and are tired of the extremist on both sides. I guess I would identify as a republican, but propably have more in common with centrist democrats, than hard core trump and cruz supporters.
American democracy and the modern resistance to social contract, a very foundation of democracy
Socrates, one of the immortalized philosopher in the entire human history, wrote that it was a just thing to stay in his prison and be given a death sentence rather than escape the city because it was the Athen state that allowed/mandated his parents to take care of his welfare, education and allowed him to form his very opinions that made him subject to this judgment.
how does Joe Biden's vaccine mandate help?
Listen, I'm all in for vaccines but I don't think he should force it apon so many people. The vaccine has been proven to stop you from dying, not to stop you from spreading it. Forcing everyone to take the vaccine doesn't stop it from spreading. Considering this, it seems kind of unnecessary to force everyone to take the vaccine.
Does the Sanders bill get rid of supplemental insurance?
Harris said the Sanders bill "doesn't get rid of supplemental insurance," referring to plans that cover other features. She also went on to detail the many benefits voters could expect from their Medicare for All plans, which would include dental and vision.
Who co-sponsored the Sanders bill?
Several rivals, including Sens. Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren had also co-sponsored the Sanders bill and continue to do so now. Beto O'Rourke had also praised it during his 2018 run for Senate. But since then, the debate about single-payer has changed.
What are the numbers to look at when comparing health insurance plans?
When looking at a health insurance policy, there are four numbers you really want to look at when you're comparing health insurance plans: The policy's premium, deductible, co-insurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.
How to compare health insurance plans?
Most health insurance plans can be compared by looking at the participating (in-network) providers, whether a referral from your physician is needed to see a specialist, the deductible and/or co-pays, and the out-of-pocket maximum. Most of these options can be improved at the expense of increasing the premium.
What is deductible insurance?
The deductible is the amount that you pay out-of-pocket for medical services each year before insurance starts paying anything.
What is the difference between co-insurance and deductible?
The deductible is the amount that you pay out- of-pocket for medical services each year before insurance starts paying anything . Co-insurance is the percentage of medical costs that you pay after meeting the deductible. A co-pay is a fixed amount that you pay for a service.
What is co-insurance in medical terms?
Co-insurance is the percentage of medical costs that you pay after meeting the deductible. A co-pay is a fixed amount that you pay for a service. You usually only pay co-pays for services not subject to the deductible. The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum you pay for medical expenses in the calendar year.
How much did Bob's insurance cost?
Over the course of the year, Bob spent $6,000 for his health insurance and $5,000 on medical expenses for a total of $11,000. Bob's insurance company spent $38,000 ($800 + $27,200 + $10,000) on Bob's medical expenses. Bob's wallet is hurting, but at least he has something left in it.
Is dental insurance the same as health insurance?
Dental Insurance. Dental insurance operates similarly to health insurance, with similar plan types, provider networks, deductibles, and co-pays. However, dental insurance policies can have an annual or lifetime maximum for services, as they are not legally required to offer unlimited benefits.