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As a member of the @RoseCaucus, one of our main platform issues is #MedicareForAll. Recently, I was asked to share how I engage with constituents initially opposed to it. Below, you will find the hard numbers I use to make my case.
Healthcare is a Human Right!
#Roses4Bernie
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These are my personal costs under our current healthcare system: Current Plan, based off of $68,000/year: Premium: $54/week ($2,808/year) Dental: $3.35/week ($174/year) Vision: $1.58/week ($82/year) Medicare Tax: 1.45% ($986/year) 2/
Total amount paid before any services rendered: $4,050 Copay: $35/visit Deductible: $700 Out Of Pocket Maximum: $6,600 3/
Medicare for All: Premium: $0 Dental: $0 Vision: $0 Medicare Tax: %4 ($2,720/year) Total amount paid before any services rendered: $2,720 Copay: $0 Deductible: $0 Out of Pocket Maximum: $0 4/
This means I pay approximately a (figurative) 6% tax for my healthcare, right now! That also does not include ANY of the copays, deductibles, or out of pocket expenses that I could accrue. 5/
For the sake of argument, let's say I visit my doctor twice, and hit my deductible once: $35 + $35 + $700 = $770. In total, for the year, I would have paid $4,820, compared to just $2,720 for Medicare For All. I still saved $2,100 for the year. That is 2-3 months of rent! 6/
When I was first introduced to Bernie's idea, it seemed impossible to me, too. However, after taking the time to do the math, it became obvious.
#M4A is the only viable option for the future!
#Bernie2020
#MXC2020
#NoHalfMeasures
#Fortified
#RoseCaucus
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What an amazing thread @MXavierCarrigan
Thanks @CallForCongress for RTing it & I hope more people learn about @RoseCaucus every day
If there’s one thing I can knit quickly & well — it’s roses
Red Berets for #MedicareForAll is a creative coalition for healthcare justice!
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