Donald Trump's Healthcare Plan just released! (Representatives, unemployed, Congress, security)

[UB50]

Here it is. I know everybody has been waiting for it:

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positio...lthcare-reform

The seven basic points:

Congress must act. Our elected representatives in the House and Senate must:

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 wouldn’t 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.

[Sugah Ray]

It's a piece of garbage.

He is basically just removing Obamacare.

He didn't even mention preexisting conditions.

[UB50]

I feel he could have created a much better plan. For instance, why not fly people who have expensive diseases to other countries like Thailand and Vietnam for treatment? It's much cheaper over there.

[Happiness-is-close]

Nothing about pre existing conditions? What are unemployed people going to do to get the healthcare they need?

[Sugah Ray]

Originally Posted by Happiness-is-close

Nothing about pre existing conditions? What are unemployed people going to do to get the healthcare they need?

Die, Trump will just make sure they are removed from the sidewalks before they die. Trump will not let anyone die in the streets.

[ATX Wahine]

It's basic but it's a good start.

[JAMS14]

Originally Posted by Happiness-is-close

Nothing about pre existing conditions? What are unemployed people going to do to get the healthcare they need?

Where are self-employed people going to get healthcare? Health insurance pre-ACA was priced out of reach for individuals who are independent contractors, which was one of the problems to begin with. The only place I can see that his so-called plan even vaguely addresses that is in this line:

"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."

Nicely vague. No indication of HOW will he make sure "no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance."

Basically he is simply repealing the ACA and doing absolutely nothing to address any of the real problems that were addressed in the law.

What a crock of ****.

[UB50]

This part of his plan gets me:

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.


How would this really work? Would you get interest on the money if you left it in there and never used it? Say one of your kids got sick and you had a huge HSA. Would you have to give the money to your kid for them to use? Or what if you got sick and you didn't want to use it. Could you give the money to a family member and play poverty?

[doggiedog9]

He first needs to build a website

[UB50]

Originally Posted by JAMS14

Where are self-employed people going to get healthcare? Health insurance pre-ACA was priced out of reach for individuals who are independent contractors, which was one of the problems to begin with. The only place I can see that his so-called plan even vaguely addresses that is in this line:

"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."

Nicely vague. No indicate of HOW will he make sure "no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance."

Basically he is simply repealing the ACA and doing absolutely nothing to address any of the real problems that were addressed in the law.

What a crock of ****.

You can go "outside the lines" and buy insurance from a cheaper state! Maybe you could buy insurance from an HMO in Puerto Rico?!