I am no government fan. Not at all. Practically everything they do turns to crap.
I've been on Medicare for 15 years and used it beyond my wildest expectations due to a couple of serious illnesses.
It is the best program I've ever seen and used, and I know about alternatives. I pay for health insurance for our employees and have paid for myself my whole life until age 65.
The program is outstanding -- at least from a patient perspective.
But it is going to contribute greatly to the bankruptcy of this country.
Tell me exactly how you propose to pay for "Medicare for All" when you add 80% of our population to that program. If 20% is spiraling us toward bankruptcy, exactly what will 100% do? Inquiring minds want to know.
Partial payment would come by abolishing the Obama care subsidies. $1100 a month per couple is whooping lot of money. Simply redirecting those funds into Medicare would be a good start. Secondly, in large part Medicare bypasses the insurance companies taking some cost out.
A monthly premium (tax) could be levied on those below 65 to help offset the cost. Limits on coverage. How about in order to quality You have to have a job and are working at least 32 hours a week, with SS contributions? Reduce the personal allowance on income taxes. There are lots way the cost could be recovered. Let the idiots that want socialism have it.
Also I said it is a step in the right direction, not a total solution. It just seems to be a better option than Obamananation of Desolation care.