So, Chip’s a big fan of the insurance companies, whose only point of existence is to make health care more expensive while limiting the provision of actual health care. They are the real threat to patients and their doctors.
Because Bernie is an “elite status” he’d have nothing to worry about. Reforms taken should follow Montana’s example. However, the elites don’t want their “good thing” messed with.
From this side of the fence it we notice there is a health care debate in the US. What to call it.. Who gets coverage.. etc.. etc.. Why not.. just expand the coverage that Bernie has to include “EVERY” American. Let all Americans join “that” healthcare plan. No doubt there is a deduction on Bernie’s pay slip but I suspect it is “reasonable” and within the ability of most Americans to pay.
Chip has the cartoon doctor saying Medicare for all would be bad. I have heard many real life doctors say they strongly support Medicare for all. Medicare is their most reliable payer, in contrast to the private insurance companies. They hate the time and expense they have to spend following up on claims, and would rather use those energies caring for their patients.
Congress is covered under the ACA; it is similar to what large employers offer. They do get a couple of extra perks – they can go to military facilities and for a fee they get access to the Office of the Attending Physician.
They got him just in time to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. Hooray! Listen Chip Bok, if you don’t understand how Medicare for All works, don’t make stupid comments on it until you do.
Crooked liar Trump said he would reveal his health care plan as soon as he is reelected. You have to be an idiot to believe anything that pathological liar says.
RAGs over 4 years ago
That’s right Chip, we want those who aren’t rich to die before they drag the country down.
quixotic3 over 4 years ago
So, Chip’s a big fan of the insurance companies, whose only point of existence is to make health care more expensive while limiting the provision of actual health care. They are the real threat to patients and their doctors.
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
Why do so-called ‘conservatives’ hate the concept of Americans getting health care when they cannot afford to pay for it?
jmworacle over 4 years ago
Because Bernie is an “elite status” he’d have nothing to worry about. Reforms taken should follow Montana’s example. However, the elites don’t want their “good thing” messed with.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Well all be burdened….higher TAXES, nothing is free!
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
Bernie has the advantage of Congress’ excellent health plan. He wants to ensure that all in the U.S. have the same. Socialist or humane?
farmer124 over 4 years ago
The point is that there will be significant rationing and long waiting lists. He would not have had immediate treatment as he did.
Seriously?? Premium Member over 4 years ago
Any actual data on this? Other than anecdotal? People aren’t dying in the streets in droves in countries with public healthcare.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 4 years ago
From this side of the fence it we notice there is a health care debate in the US. What to call it.. Who gets coverage.. etc.. etc.. Why not.. just expand the coverage that Bernie has to include “EVERY” American. Let all Americans join “that” healthcare plan. No doubt there is a deduction on Bernie’s pay slip but I suspect it is “reasonable” and within the ability of most Americans to pay.
IAMTHELAW Premium Member over 4 years ago
Chip has the cartoon doctor saying Medicare for all would be bad. I have heard many real life doctors say they strongly support Medicare for all. Medicare is their most reliable payer, in contrast to the private insurance companies. They hate the time and expense they have to spend following up on claims, and would rather use those energies caring for their patients.
Librarylady over 4 years ago
Making a joke about someone’s illness is not funny… except to conservative humor. Make fun of people when they’re down.
William Bednar Premium Member over 4 years ago
He doesn’t need Medicare, he can afford to pay the Hospital bill, in full, out of his millions.
Nantucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
Congress is covered under the ACA; it is similar to what large employers offer. They do get a couple of extra perks – they can go to military facilities and for a fee they get access to the Office of the Attending Physician.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/members-congress-health-care/
VadimUzdensky1 over 4 years ago
They got him just in time to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. Hooray! Listen Chip Bok, if you don’t understand how Medicare for All works, don’t make stupid comments on it until you do.
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
So he gets to pay an arm and a leg for his capitalist health care.
Retired engineer over 4 years ago
I’ve been on Medicare for several years. What’s the problem? I get great care from great doctors. Medicare just helps with the bills.
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
It’s good to remember that the so-called “conservatives” lie about EVERY issue. Health care is NOT an exception.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 4 years ago
And what has Trump done to instigate his “great” healthcare plan? We’re waiting…
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
Crooked liar Trump said he would reveal his health care plan as soon as he is reelected. You have to be an idiot to believe anything that pathological liar says.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
At least this isn’t as utterly mean spirited as yesterday’s Stiglich. Though still wrong headed and wrong hearted.