Trump releases seven-point health care reform plan

[Flopper]

What I really like is the emphasis on expanded Health Savings Accounts, and the shift in tax deductibility to individuals. Another excellent proposal is price transparency.

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.

Full Health Care reform plan can be read here >>> Healthcare Reform

Most of these recommendation have been around for years. Take for example removing barriers that keep insurance companies from operating across state lines. Currently 70% of health insurance companies do operate across state lines although none operates in every state. The number has increased since Obamacare which forced state regulators to take a backseat to federal regulations. There are a number of barriers that keep insurance companies within state lines, none of which are federal laws and regulation. State laws and regulations are still a major barrier. The only way the federal government can solve that problem is to usurp the power of the states to regulate insurance.

Increasing competition between insurance companies will have little effect on healthcare cost because the profit margin of health insurance companies are typically 4% to 5% and insurance companies have never been successful at forcing lower cost on providers. The real cost is delivering healthcare, not insurance.

And those of us who didn't like Obamacare, and who wanted to involve the marketplace wanted to do away with much of the insurance market. Basically, use the tax expenditures of employer sponsored and Obamacare to GIVE people the money the employers will just keep under TrumpyourCare in the form of tax credits. Doctors and hospitals would be encouraged to advertise prices and success rates for procedures, and people could use their own judgment.

What I really like is the emphasis on expanded Health Savings Accounts, and the shift in tax deductibility to individuals. Another excellent proposal is price transparency.

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.

Full Health Care reform plan can be read here >>> Healthcare Reform

Most of these recommendation have been around for years. Take for example removing barriers that keep insurance companies from operating across state lines. Currently 70% of health insurance companies do operate across state lines although none operates in every state. The number has increased since Obamacare which forced state regulators to take a backseat to federal regulations. There are a number of barriers that keep insurance companies within state lines, none of which are federal laws and regulation. State laws and regulations are still a major barrier. The only way the federal government can solve that problem is to usurp the power of the states to regulate insurance.

Increasing competition between insurance companies will have little effect on healthcare cost because the profit margin of health insurance companies are typically 4% to 5% and insurance companies have never been successful at forcing lower cost on providers. The real cost is delivering healthcare, not insurance.

And those of us who didn't like Obamacare, and who wanted to involve the marketplace wanted to do away with much of the insurance market. Basically, use the tax expenditures of employer sponsored and Obamacare to GIVE people the money the employers will just keep under TrumpyourCare in the form of tax credits. Doctors and hospitals would be encouraged to advertise prices and success rates for procedures, and people could use their own judgment.

Doctors and hospitals advertising prices would at best be misleading because there is no way knowing what the total cost will be of treatment and patients would not be able to compare costs. There are many tools available now for patient estimate costs.

Comparison shopping is complex for patients, as well as confusing and nearly impossible, because outcomes are variable, success isn't guaranteed (compare your expectations for medical care to the purchase of a car or refrigerator) and different therapeutic approaches have different outcomes for different patient populations.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Wrong. It's still not the government's job to provide anything but the safety and security of its citizens.

If We the People say it is their job.....it is their job

The constitution enumerates governments limited duties. You hate it and libs hate it. The founders knew how fouled up govt was.

Founders knew that future generations would have needs they couldn't dare anticipate

Yeah right.... like constant sucking off the tit. If the founders would have known we would have become this pussified and dependent on the govt they would have said screw it and surrendered to cornwallis.

18th century aristocrats had no perceptions of what a 21st century society would be like

Of course they didnt nor would they have wanted any part of this overreaching tyrannical govt.

 

[rightwinger]

Founders knew that future generations would have needs they couldn't dare anticipate

Yep, I always wondered why the Founders didn't include some provision about the Federal Aviation Administration...LOL

Thomas Jefferson, who last time I checked, was a founder...said it best

I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Some people should just die.
They shouldn't be able to get all life sustaining health care simply because it exists.
The old die so the young can thrive.

This nitwit would have made an excellent candidate for the right wingers' so-called, "death panels."

Uh no. Thats exactly what obama wanted. Give em a pill. We cant pay for their care.

 

[rightwinger]

If We the People say it is their job.....it is their job

The constitution enumerates governments limited duties. You hate it and libs hate it. The founders knew how fouled up govt was.

Founders knew that future generations would have needs they couldn't dare anticipate

Yeah right.... like constant sucking off the tit. If the founders would have known we would have become this pussified and dependent on the govt they would have said screw it and surrendered to cornwallis.

18th century aristocrats had no perceptions of what a 21st century society would be like

Of course they didnt nor would they have wanted any part of this overreaching tyrannical govt.

You mean with a negro as President?

 

[nat4900]

Some people should just die.
They shouldn't be able to get all life sustaining health care simply because it exists.
The old die so the young can thrive.

This nitwit would have made an excellent candidate for the right wingers' so-called, "death panels."

Uh no. Thats exactly what obama wanted. Give em a pill. We cant pay for their care.

Hey, dimwit.....where's your "proof" that Obama wanted a "death panel".......(of course you can always respond by saying you heard it from Sean Hannity.)

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Founders knew that future generations would have needs they couldn't dare anticipate

Yep, I always wondered why the Founders didn't include some provision about the Federal Aviation Administration...LOL

Thomas Jefferson, who last time I checked, was a founder...said it best

I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."

Jefferson would have laughed at our current buffoon govt. You should be ashamed of throwing out a quote attributed to jefferson.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Some people should just die.
They shouldn't be able to get all life sustaining health care simply because it exists.
The old die so the young can thrive.

This nitwit would have made an excellent candidate for the right wingers' so-called, "death panels."

Uh no. Thats exactly what obama wanted. Give em a pill. We cant pay for their care.

Hey, dimwit.....where's your "proof" that Obama wanted a "death panel".......(of course you can always respond by saying you heard it from Sean Hannity.)

When he said give em a pill, nadless.

 

[nat4900]

Of course they didnt nor would they have wanted any part of this overreaching tyrannical govt.

Sorry that you're typing the above from some shabby "relocation camp" that the nasty government has placed you in.

 

[nat4900]

When he said give em a pill, nadless.

Go have another drink...or go take a nap......You're more stupid than usual.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

When he said give em a pill, nadless.

Go have another drink...or go take a nap......You're more stupid than usual.

Lol. Go give those three brain cells a break.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Of course they didnt nor would they have wanted any part of this overreaching tyrannical govt.

Sorry that you're typing the above from some shabby "relocation camp" that the nasty government has placed you in.

Ah yes, when confronted with truth, start throwing turds.

 

[nat4900]

Ah yes, when confronted with truth, start throwing turds.

No better place where to land those turds.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Are you saying the people could not have done that without govt?

Left up to "people" like you, the economic "advantage" of slavery would still be with us.

Yep, lordbrowntrout doesn't know history and doesn't understand that slavery is still practice today in some areas of the world. Corporations have had a long history of using people with super low pay and treating them like trash in many countries from china to Africa that is little better then slavery.

 

[nat4900]

When he said give em a pill, nadless.

Idiot......what Obama DID state is that instead of needless surgery for a 105 woman, a PAIN KILLER would be best if agreed upon by the recipient and his/her family members.......Good Lord you right wingers are stupid and hate filled..

 

[LordBrownTrout]

When he said give em a pill, nadless.

Idiot......what Obama DID state is that instead of needless surgery for a 105 woman, a PAIN KILLER would be best if agreed upon by the recipient and his/her family members.......Good Lord you right wingers are stupid and hate filled..

There you have it folks. Thanks for proving your ignorance and stupidity.

 

[candycorn]

What I really like is the emphasis on expanded Health Savings Accounts, and the shift in tax deductibility to individuals. Another excellent proposal is price transparency.

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.

Full Health Care reform plan can be read here >>> Healthcare Reform

So companies will be able to put maximums on how much insurance you can use (i.e. if you need 4 surgeries, 3 may be covered but for the 4th, you’re on your own) by repealing the ACA? So companies can again deny you coverage based on PECs?

A lot to like in the proposals but if those two are not included…no thanks.

 

[nat4900]

There you have it folks. Thanks for proving your ignorance and stupidity.

Yep, my response went right over your half brain......Stay stupid, I really don't care.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Are you saying the people could not have done that without govt?

Left up to "people" like you, the economic "advantage" of slavery would still be with us.

Yep, lordbrowntrout doesn't know history and doesn't understand that slavery is still practice today in some areas of the world. Corporations have had a long history of using people with super low pay and treating them like trash in many countries from china to Africa that is little better then slavery.

Lol.

 

[deltex1]

The constitution enumerates governments limited duties. You hate it and libs hate it. The founders knew how fouled up govt was.

Founders knew that future generations would have needs they couldn't dare anticipate

Yeah right.... like constant sucking off the tit. If the founders would have known we would have become this pussified and dependent on the govt they would have said screw it and surrendered to cornwallis.

18th century aristocrats had no perceptions of what a 21st century society would be like

Of course they didnt nor would they have wanted any part of this overreaching tyrannical govt.

You mean with a negro as President?

He means with THAT neeeeeeeegro as president.