Republicans’ Obamacare Replacement Just Got A Powerful Enemy

[frigidweirdo]

The health insurance industry, big pharma, AARP, etc., has the bill dead in the water.

So the economic winners of Obamacare don't like the change? Too fucking bad!

Except that big money runs the govt, not you.

Don't you remember the preamble to the Constitution?

"We the people accept that we'll get rich people's dicks up our asses time and time again."

 

[JakeStarkey]

The health insurance industry, big pharma, AARP, etc., has the bill dead in the water.

So the economic winners of Obamacare don't like the change? Too fucking bad!

Dead in the water. Won't pass as is.

 

[BULLDOG]

AARP announces its opposition to the bill.

WASHINGTON ― Provisions in the House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement bill that would raise insurance costs for older Americans are drawing resistance from the influential seniors’ lobby.

The American Health Care Act, as Republicans are calling it, would allow insurers to make premiums for older Americans five times what they charge younger workers ― provided that a state’s regulations allow for it. Obamacare had capped this ratio, known as an “age rating,” at 3 to 1.

The measure was chief among the reasons AARP, the nation’s largest organization for older Americans, cited in explaining its opposition to the House bill on Tuesday evening.

“Older Americans need affordable health care services and prescriptions,” AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond said in a statement. “This plan goes in the opposite direction, increasing insurance premiums for older Americans and not doing anything to lower drug costs.”

AARP, which has nearly 38 million members ages 50 and older, is also firmly opposed to a pair of major changes to Medicaid that the House bill includes. One is a rollback of Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion, which made the program available to millions of low-income adults, many of them seniors, who had no insurance before. The other is a new Medicaid funding formula that could leave states on the hook for more and more money, a report from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities concluded Tuesday. That might force states to make cuts that hurt seniors, many of whom rely on Medicaid for nursing home care and other health services.

“Medicaid cuts could impact people of all ages and put at risk the health and safety of 17.4 million children and adults with disabilities and seniors by eliminating much needed services that allow individuals to live independently in their homes and communities,” LeaMond said. “This harmful legislation would make health care less secure and less affordable.”

Much More: Republicans’ Obamacare Replacement Just Got A Powerful Enemy

There is no doubt that AARP can be a powerful enemy of anything that negatively impacts older people (50 and over) with 38 million members - who vote. They will be watching this like a hawk.

Call it what it is. TRUMPCARE.

 

[frigidweirdo]

AARP announces its opposition to the bill.

WASHINGTON ― Provisions in the House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement bill that would raise insurance costs for older Americans are drawing resistance from the influential seniors’ lobby.

The American Health Care Act, as Republicans are calling it, would allow insurers to make premiums for older Americans five times what they charge younger workers ― provided that a state’s regulations allow for it. Obamacare had capped this ratio, known as an “age rating,” at 3 to 1.

The measure was chief among the reasons AARP, the nation’s largest organization for older Americans, cited in explaining its opposition to the House bill on Tuesday evening.

“Older Americans need affordable health care services and prescriptions,” AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond said in a statement. “This plan goes in the opposite direction, increasing insurance premiums for older Americans and not doing anything to lower drug costs.”

AARP, which has nearly 38 million members ages 50 and older, is also firmly opposed to a pair of major changes to Medicaid that the House bill includes. One is a rollback of Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion, which made the program available to millions of low-income adults, many of them seniors, who had no insurance before. The other is a new Medicaid funding formula that could leave states on the hook for more and more money, a report from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities concluded Tuesday. That might force states to make cuts that hurt seniors, many of whom rely on Medicaid for nursing home care and other health services.

“Medicaid cuts could impact people of all ages and put at risk the health and safety of 17.4 million children and adults with disabilities and seniors by eliminating much needed services that allow individuals to live independently in their homes and communities,” LeaMond said. “This harmful legislation would make health care less secure and less affordable.”

Much More: Republicans’ Obamacare Replacement Just Got A Powerful Enemy

There is no doubt that AARP can be a powerful enemy of anything that negatively impacts older people (50 and over) with 38 million members - who vote. They will be watching this like a hawk.

Call it what it is. TRUMPCARE.

No, It's TRUMPdoesn'tCARE

 

[BULLDOG]

AARP announces its opposition to the bill.

WASHINGTON ― Provisions in the House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement bill that would raise insurance costs for older Americans are drawing resistance from the influential seniors’ lobby.

The American Health Care Act, as Republicans are calling it, would allow insurers to make premiums for older Americans five times what they charge younger workers ― provided that a state’s regulations allow for it. Obamacare had capped this ratio, known as an “age rating,” at 3 to 1.

The measure was chief among the reasons AARP, the nation’s largest organization for older Americans, cited in explaining its opposition to the House bill on Tuesday evening.

“Older Americans need affordable health care services and prescriptions,” AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond said in a statement. “This plan goes in the opposite direction, increasing insurance premiums for older Americans and not doing anything to lower drug costs.”

AARP, which has nearly 38 million members ages 50 and older, is also firmly opposed to a pair of major changes to Medicaid that the House bill includes. One is a rollback of Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion, which made the program available to millions of low-income adults, many of them seniors, who had no insurance before. The other is a new Medicaid funding formula that could leave states on the hook for more and more money, a report from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities concluded Tuesday. That might force states to make cuts that hurt seniors, many of whom rely on Medicaid for nursing home care and other health services.

“Medicaid cuts could impact people of all ages and put at risk the health and safety of 17.4 million children and adults with disabilities and seniors by eliminating much needed services that allow individuals to live independently in their homes and communities,” LeaMond said. “This harmful legislation would make health care less secure and less affordable.”

Much More: Republicans’ Obamacare Replacement Just Got A Powerful Enemy

There is no doubt that AARP can be a powerful enemy of anything that negatively impacts older people (50 and over) with 38 million members - who vote. They will be watching this like a hawk.

Call it what it is. TRUMPCARE.

No, It's TRUMPdoesn'tCARE

I agree, but Trump deserves to have this albatross hanging from his neck. TRUMPCARE.

 

[Claudette]

The Republicans are making the same mistakes they make every time they come into power. They try to out Democrat the Democrats.

You won the fucking election stop that.

Dump Obamacare. So fucking what if it means millions will be without health care while you create the new bill. It'll go back to the way it was where they can go to the Emergency room if they have a problem. Stop trying to be more like your opposition and get back to doing what you were elected for.

Millions lost their insurance because of Obama care. Liberals didn't give a fuck.

I agree and here's a comparison between the ACA and the plan presented.

Trumpcare vs Obamacare: How Does Trump's Plan Compare?

The pre existing condition will keep costs high unless they open up the country so insurance companies can compete against each other. Competition drives prices down.

Oh and on the Trump plan you can buy medication out of the country. Since most countries meds are way cheaper this will also save money for anyone on meds.

I think its a pretty good plan with a lot of pluses.

 

[Lakhota]

If AARP doesn't like it - that's good enough for me.

 

[Lakhota]

Now the AMA also opposes it.

AMA Joins Increasingly Loud Chorus Of Health Groups Opposing Repeal Bill

 

[Claudette]

If AARP doesn't like it - that's good enough for me.

Sure it is since AARP supports you loony lefties.

You can't cure stupid and you prove it every day. Dumbass.

 

[Lakhota]

So, now THREE powerful groups are against the Trump/Ryan healthcare plan:

1. AARP
2. AMA
3. Hospital Industry