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Healthcare Reform Repeal Vote Scheduled
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scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
And 99% of Americans can't tell you what it includes, how much it helps them, and the consequences of a repeal.
Grandstanding IMO.
Grandstanding IMO.
BeachSiO2
Beach Fanatic
There are also some looking to switch from a yes to a no. Two are Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.). I was wrong on DADT being passed in the lame duck as I thought there would be an omnibus showdown with DeMint. I don't see the repeal happening, BUT I do see this as an opportunity for the House GOP to be on the record for repeal just like the House Dems were able to vote against the tax breaks continuing for those over $1 million. Politics as usual.
I am waiting to see what REAL reform will look like when the grown-ups gather around the table and start looking at the individual pieces. I would push for keeping pre-existing conditions and adding medical malpractice while getting rid of the 1099 reporting requirements, etc. My list goes on and on but I think all of our lists on Sowal go on and on...
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
FYI - some of the provisions of this "evil" bill that will go into effect this year:
-Reduced prices on both name brand and generic prescription meds for seniors. Average savings to the typical Medicare user - $700.
-Freezing the income brackets so wealthy Medicare users pay higher premiums over time. (Prior it had an inflation index to determine categories).
-Increased payments to primary care doctors - 10% more for those whose practice is 60% or more primary care. General surgeons may also be eligible.
-Free preventative health services like vaccinations, cancer screenings, and an annual (healthy person/scheduled) exam for Medicare users.
-Restrictions on pre-tax deductions and penalties for those who use their HSAs improperly.
-Restaurants with more than 20 locations or vending machines with more than 20 units must provide nutrition information.
-Reduced prices on both name brand and generic prescription meds for seniors. Average savings to the typical Medicare user - $700.
-Freezing the income brackets so wealthy Medicare users pay higher premiums over time. (Prior it had an inflation index to determine categories).
-Increased payments to primary care doctors - 10% more for those whose practice is 60% or more primary care. General surgeons may also be eligible.
-Free preventative health services like vaccinations, cancer screenings, and an annual (healthy person/scheduled) exam for Medicare users.
-Restrictions on pre-tax deductions and penalties for those who use their HSAs improperly.
-Restaurants with more than 20 locations or vending machines with more than 20 units must provide nutrition information.
30ashopper
SoWal Insider
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
Yes, they cost Medicare users $0 out of pocket (as opposed to requiring a co-pay etc).
30A Skunkape
Skunky
I know where you are going with this question, and you are correct, but the way I see it, 30 tax dollars spent preventing a six figure hospitalization is smart medicine. You can use the term conservative, if you like.
NotDeadYet
Beach Fanatic
Not providing preventative services (whether a govt or private insurer) is, a "conservative" person might say, "penny wise and pound foolish."
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
It is also intended as an inducement for them to use their regular doctor for a scheduled visit instead of an urgent care or ER - where they DO have to pay some out of pocket costs.
Frankly, aside from the "making everyone buy health insurance" (which I do not support fully, but cannot see any other way to address some issues) standpoint, this bill has a lot of really good stuff in it.
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