Medicare is "free" socialist health care. Are you going to turn down Medicare?

[Otis Mayfield]

The United States created Medicare in 1966 as a national health insurance primarily for the nation’s older population. Today, it is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is the second largest social insurance program in the country, behind Social Security.

Medicare covered 59.9 million Americans and spent $741 billion on their health care in 2018, according to CMS. But people on Medicare still faced out-of-pocket expenses because Parts A and B — known collectively as Original Medicare — don’t cover all medical costs.

What Is Medicare Insurance? Costs, Coverage & Plans

Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance program that primarily covers people 65 and over and some younger people. Explore what it offers.

www.retireguide.com

So if you're so against socialism and Bernie, are you on or are you going to accept Medicare benefits?

 

[TNHarley]

I have been paying into this bullshit by force since i was 14. You damn skippy im going to take it. Its MINE.
If i had a CHOICE I wouldnt pay into SS or medicare.

 

[Harry Dresden]

The United States created Medicare in 1966 as a national health insurance primarily for the nation’s older population. Today, it is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is the second largest social insurance program in the country, behind Social Security.

Medicare covered 59.9 million Americans and spent $741 billion on their health care in 2018, according to CMS. But people on Medicare still faced out-of-pocket expenses because Parts A and B — known collectively as Original Medicare — don’t cover all medical costs.

What Is Medicare Insurance? Costs, Coverage & Plans

Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance program that primarily covers people 65 and over and some younger people. Explore what it offers.

www.retireguide.com

So if you're so against socialism and Bernie, are you on or are you going to accept Medicare benefits?

medicare is something you pay into whether you like it or not......when i hit 65 i had to sign up or be penalized......thats somewhat different.....

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I have only the most basic Medicare, which happened when I turned 65, whether I wanted it or not. I do not use medical care, so it's moot.

 

[debbiedowner]

I have only the most basic Medicare, which happened when I turned 65, whether I wanted it or not. I do not use medical care, so it's moot.

Are you referring to Part A only?

 

[JoeBlow]

In the US, we could have universal health care paid out of general tax revenue, like most western democracies do (they all also have private health care should you want to go that route). But we spend all that money that could be used to heal people on our war machine. And that's the choice we've made. The wrong choice imho. But that's what it is.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

The United States created Medicare in 1966 as a national health insurance primarily for the nation’s older population. Today, it is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is the second largest social insurance program in the country, behind Social Security.

Medicare covered 59.9 million Americans and spent $741 billion on their health care in 2018, according to CMS. But people on Medicare still faced out-of-pocket expenses because Parts A and B — known collectively as Original Medicare — don’t cover all medical costs.

What Is Medicare Insurance? Costs, Coverage & Plans

Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance program that primarily covers people 65 and over and some younger people. Explore what it offers.

www.retireguide.com

So if you're so against socialism and Bernie, are you on or are you going to accept Medicare benefits?

So it is okay for those who never put a dime into Medicaid and Medicare to suck off the government tits, but those that actually contributed to it, shouldnt receive anything, am i right?

 

[Anomalism]

What a shitty poll. Do better next time.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

In the US, we could have universal health care paid out of general tax revenue, like most western democracies do (they all also have private health care should you want to go that route). But we spend all that money that could be used to heal people on our war machine. And that's the choice we've made. The wrong choice imho. But that's what it is.

Uhmmm... you need to pull your head out of your ass.


While the current 12.3 percent poverty rate is welcome news, it’s worth considering why it isn’t a whole lot lower given how much money we’ve poured into the government’s anti-poverty war chest. The estimated aggregate cost of the War on Poverty is nearly $28 trillion, which is three and a half times higher than the $8 trillion total price tag of every major war since the American Revolution.

It’s Time to Admit the Feds Are Making Poverty Worse—Not ...​

www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=11707



Oh and by the way, if we didnt have a war machine, we wouldnt have a country, and wouldnt have a good healthcare either.


Stop allowing diseased illegals to use our emergency rooms for free, and soon prices of healthcare would go down....

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Are you referring to Part A only?

I guess so. I've never paid any attention. When they ask me to enroll for anything else, I decline.

 

[dblack]

So if you're so against socialism and Bernie, are you on or are you going to accept Medicare benefits?

If you think tapping Medicare, or any government program we are FORCED to pay for, makes someone a hypocrite if they then also oppose that program, then you are simpleton (or, more likely, a dishonest, partisan hack). Go fuck yourself.

Go ahead. What are you waiting for?

 

[dblack]

So it is okay for those who never put a dime into Medicaid and Medicare to suck off the government tits, but those that actually contributed to it, shouldnt receive anything, am i right?

Yeah. Kind of perverse, isn't it? Sick motherfuckers point a gun at you, demand you pay for all their statist shit, and then play these kinds of games.

 

[JustAGuy1]

So it is okay for those who never put a dime into Medicaid and Medicare to suck off the government tits, but those that actually contributed to it, shouldnt receive anything, am i right?

It'd paid into with our own money through taxes. The qualification for Part A is having worked in the Country for 10 years.

 

[JoeBlow]

Uhmmm... you need to pull your head out of your ass.


While the current 12.3 percent poverty rate is welcome news, it’s worth considering why it isn’t a whole lot lower given how much money we’ve poured into the government’s anti-poverty war chest. The estimated aggregate cost of the War on Poverty is nearly $28 trillion, which is three and a half times higher than the $8 trillion total price tag of every major war since the American Revolution.

It’s Time to Admit the Feds Are Making Poverty Worse—Not ...​

www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=11707



Oh and by the way, if we didnt have a war machine, we wouldnt have a country, and wouldnt have a good healthcare either.


Stop allowing diseased illegals to use our emergency rooms for free, and soon prices of healthcare would go down....

I'm not talking about the war on poverty. So calm down and please try again.

 

[dblack]

In the US, we could have universal health care paid out of general tax revenue, like most western democracies do (they all also have private health care should you want to go that route).

We could. But, thankfully, we don't.

But we spend all that money that could be used to heal people on our war machine. And that's the choice we've made. The wrong choice imho. But that's what it is.

Uh huh - what does any of this have to do with the OP?

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

I'm not talking about the war on poverty. So calm down and please try again.

No, but you sure did talk about the money going to the very people who keep this country from being taken over by China....Think their healthcare is good or even their air?

 

[JoeBlow]

No, but you sure did talk about the money going to the very people who keep this country from being taken over by China....Think their healthcare is good or even their air?

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Again, you're way off topic, I never mentioned China.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

Again, you're way off topic, I never mentioned China.

Dude, you bashed the military spending, and without that, we would be owned by China. Are you really that stupid not to understand that concept?




While the current 12.3 percent poverty rate is welcome news, it’s worth considering why it isn’t a whole lot lower given how much money we’ve poured into the government’s anti-poverty war chest. The estimated aggregate cost of the War on Poverty is nearly $28 trillion, which is three and a half times higher than the $8 trillion total price tag of every major war since the American Revolution.

It’s Time to Admit the Feds Are Making Poverty Worse—Not ...​

www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=11707

 

[JoeBlow]

Dude, you bashed the military spending, and without that, we would be owned by China. Are you really that stupid not to understand that concept?




While the current 12.3 percent poverty rate is welcome news, it’s worth considering why it isn’t a whole lot lower given how much money we’ve poured into the government’s anti-poverty war chest. The estimated aggregate cost of the War on Poverty is nearly $28 trillion, which is three and a half times higher than the $8 trillion total price tag of every major war since the American Revolution.

It’s Time to Admit the Feds Are Making Poverty Worse—Not ...​

www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=11707

How many other western democracies are actually owned by China right now. Since they don't spend anywhere near what we spend on war.
And it's not about poverty. Sheesh, go back to bed.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

How many other western democracies are actually owned by China right now. Since they don't spend anywhere near what we spend on war.
And it's not about poverty. Sheesh, go back to bed.

Yeah, they dont spend what we spend because most of the fuckers rely on US to take care of them. That was why President Trump started pushing the "FAIR SHARE" in NATO.. You really are an ignorant fool arent you?