Once again, it’s easier to have a strong opinion if you don’t bother doing any research — or even reading the news. The “old man” would not be eligible for an exchange plan because he would be covered by Medicare, therefore his coverage would not be subsidized by younger clients. .We don’t hear about this gap because it doesn’t exist, genius.
Medicare assuredly is subsidized, ie funded, by the young. And, I have long since got back in S.S. benefits more than I paid in. Quibbling about the meaning of “insurance” is not explanation, but evasion, and generational war is quite real.
agent.007 over 10 years ago
As one of the so-called Greatest Generation, I say, “Right On!”
Michael Peterson Premium Member over 10 years ago
Once again, it’s easier to have a strong opinion if you don’t bother doing any research — or even reading the news. The “old man” would not be eligible for an exchange plan because he would be covered by Medicare, therefore his coverage would not be subsidized by younger clients. .We don’t hear about this gap because it doesn’t exist, genius.
agent.007 over 10 years ago
Medicare assuredly is subsidized, ie funded, by the young. And, I have long since got back in S.S. benefits more than I paid in. Quibbling about the meaning of “insurance” is not explanation, but evasion, and generational war is quite real.