1. Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
2. Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
3. Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldnt Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
4. Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
5. Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
6. Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
7. Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers.
Here are the points:
Some of it doesn't seem bad, but I've read counter points to what Trump has outlined. What are some of y'alls thoughts? Granted of course, this is if Congress plays ball.
States don't want selling across state lines. The problem is several:
Who is in network in a different states health plan
What about billing practices, which state do they follow
What about deductibles and minimum coverage
Which state regulates them
No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
This actually misses a huge point - larger hospital chains have a lot more clout and can demand higher payments from insurance companies. Smaller hospitals often don't get reimbursed at the same rate, for the same type and level of care. The issues are far deeper than the average layman understands.5. Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
Boom! Agreed.TBH there should only be 1 network, period
and the govt should regulate everything else. 1 set of rules for everyone. BOOM done
1. Selling plans across state lines does virtually nothing.
2. Has no plan for people with pre-existing conditions, which is one of the primary purposes of the ACA.
3. Slow death of Medicaid through block grants.
Sounds like a good plan for healthy and well off people. Sounds like the poor and the sick would get totally screwed though. It's basically a return to our old system with a new coat of paint.
1. Selling plans across state lines does virtually nothing.
2. Has no plan for people with pre-existing conditions, which is one of the primary purposes of the ACA.
3. Slow death of Medicaid through block grants.
Sounds like a good plan for healthy and well off people. Sounds like the poor and the sick would get totally screwed though. It's basically a return to our old system with a new coat of paint.
Boom! Agreed.
Holy shit, that would simplify so many things! That would reduce the need for dozens of staff at some hospitals, just for figuring out billing to different insurance companies.
TBH there should only be 1 network, period
and the govt should regulate everything else. 1 set of rules for everyone. BOOM done
No pre-existing coverage? Fuck that, and fuck drumpf with a sandpaper corncob.
we would get there eventually its just going to be a slow process.
not even close
2. Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines.
Else, we agree that everyone should be treated, thus everyone should pool their risks.
Its hard to tell what Trump is serious about but he has stated on multiple occasions during and before his Presidential run that everyone should be treated and have care available to them regardless if they can pay. I'm going to guess he would either expand medicare or run some kind of Government subsidy to allow everyone to get some kind of healthcare. However I could be wrong Trump changes his mind frequently.
Perhaps you should re-read his post. I've read it a couple times now and don't see where you're coming from at all.The ACA currently allows plans to be sold across state lines provided they meet the minimum requirements. That's exactly what you asked for.
The ACA currently allows plans to be sold across state lines provided they meet the minimum requirements. That's exactly what you asked for.
It works with social security?That isn't the problem. Everyone gets pooling.
The problem is that the government expects to fool young people into being screwed.
Its hard to tell what Trump is serious about but he has stated on multiple occasions during and before his Presidential run that everyone should be treated and have care available to them regardless if they can pay. I'm going to guess he would either expand medicare or run some kind of Government subsidy to allow everyone to get some kind of healthcare. However I could be wrong Trump changes his mind frequently.
So he's going to repeal the ACA and then basically recreate it?
This health care plan of his is basically warmed over Mitt Romney's health care plan, which is to say, basically nothing.