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It also means crappier healthcare and higher taxes

Nations with universal hc have better preventative care and better overall outcomes. For the lower and middle and even upper middle classes, the cost in taxes will be less than premiums now, plus workers can demand more compensation from employers.

They also have long lines for simple procedures and serious illnesses like cancer and major surgeries are almost impossible to get real medical care for.

As someone who lives in a country with free healthcare I can say this is absolutely false. My Granny just had major heart surgery and she was able to receive it asap without worrying about how much it will cost. The myth of the long wait is just that, a myth

Medicare For All means: - 180 million Americans in the same government run health plan - Saying goodbye to your private insurance - It will take longer weeks even months to receive treatment

i said goodbye to my private insurance (and health coverage altogether) when i lost my job after i became disabled due to medical crisis but lol go off i guess

The point is no one should be forced off their private plan. I have 2 serious medical conditions, but can still work. Force me off my private plan and I will lose my job as I will no longer receive the alternative treatments I need to remain a functional member of society.

If you are off your private plan you will have full no cost coverage under Medicare for All. Furthermore, no restrictive networks. If you need to see a super specialist in Dallas no problem!

Never say no cost, there is ALWAYS a cost. And I already see TWO specialists, both in my hometown, and with a whopping $30 copay. I don't need the government's help on this, I can take care of myself just fine.

Exactly, they will start telling me where to go and who to see. Stay out of my business

No, actually, they won't. #MedicareForAll will remove restrictions that insurance companies put on who you can see "in network." As it is now, if you choose to see an "out of network" doctor you pay a whole lot more. #M4A does away with networks, letting you decide where to go.

I’ve dealt with government involvement in my medical. Don’t tell me that gov won’t tell me where to go and who to see. my insurance has never told me I can’t see a certain specialist but the gov has.

Who’s paying for it Bernie? I would appreciate an answer.

The billionaires

Bernie himself stated in his debate back in June that taxes will have to be raised on middle class to pay for his plan. Billionaires do not have the 28 trillion it will take to pull this off.

Yes, the middle class will see an increase in taxes, but for a majority of Americans, that increase is less than what you currently spend on premiums. Calculate how much you might save or pay extra here. https://www.bernietax.com/#0;0;s 

Ah. I will take a closer look. But it still bothers me that he and Warren are not openly discussing how they will pay for “Medicare For All.” If they ride into office on MFA and then spring the new taxes on people, there will be an uproar. 1/2

- higher taxes - longer wait times - shortages of diagnostic tech

Coming from a country with universal healthcare : these criticisms just make us laugh cause we don't have any of those problems in France. Also you don't care about the wait time if you can't afford a doctor...

Healthcare in France is excellent.

Taxes in France are high, and there are recent articles about drug shortages.

High taxes and high cost of living. They do OK because they are the top tourist destination in the world. However, their doctors, hospitals, cost of common drugs are all excellent. However, the general french citizen is relatively healthy and not overweight vs an American

The real issue in the US is that a hospital will charge an insurance company $1200 but charge $6000 for an uninsured patient.

Actually, some places will charge uninsured, less. But your case is due to "in network" contracts. The high prices are a result of government monopoly grants. Remove those and you have increased supply, lowering prices.

Healthcare is also one of the most regulated industries and the insurance market is fragmented by states due to differing regulations per state. Any new product or service needs to be designed to fit 50+ regulatory regimes.