As someone actively involved in fighting for Obamacare a decade ago, it’s time for a confession. While much good came from it, the truth is it didn't achieve all we'd hoped. Millions more have insurance now, which is huge. But it's so costly many are barely able to use it. (1/11)
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In particular, while many have insurance now, millions of them struggle to afford the enormous costs, according to a new report in JAMA Internal Medicine (a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Medical Association). Some facts about healthcare in America today: 7/11
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In 2010, premiums for the average family cost $13,770. Last year, due to insurance industry greed, it was $20,576. Money that employers could give their workers in raises instead went to insurance companies. No wonder my old insurance colleagues like this system so much. (8/11)
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Deductibles have skyrocketed, too, increasing 162% in the last 10 years. This means a record number who technically have coverage, but can barely use it. Overall, these "under-insured" adults increased from 22% in 2010, to 29% in 2018. Again, insurance industry greed. (9/11)
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41% of those who are underinsured say they delay care because of their out-of-pocket requirements, and 47% say they have medical bills & debt. That's why so many *with insurance* now turn to GoFundMe or bankruptcy, because of medical bills they have no hope of paying down. 10/11
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So if the insurance industry (and its favored politicians) urge you to keep our basic healthcare structure in place, it's not because they like Obama, or care about what's right for the American people. It's so they can keep shifting costs to us. That's the goal. Always. (11/11)
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The PPACA was advertised as a step to universal healthcare. The next step is
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Agreed. It was a HUGE victory. But that was just one battle. There are more to be fought and won.
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It’s a great idea if you funded it FIRST before increasing taxes or raising the national debt. Medicare works because it’s funded and 2 beneficiaries pay a $144 monthly premium, at a minimum
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And there is a funding mechanism in the M4A bills for an income tax which will be lower for most than the current *tax* payments to insurance corps under the names, premiums, deductables, copayments & surprise billings.
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ACA was always meant to be a stepping stone, but instead we are going backward.
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