Everyone who wants to join Medicare can do so!

[RussBLib]

A special Open Enrollment period for Medicare would be a great idea. Lots of people have lost their jobs and most likely will not have health insurance.

Seize the opportunity! I'm going to contact my congresscritter.

[stopbush]

1. As long as people are willing to pay their Medicare monthly premiums, why not?

[RussBLib]

2. And we'll waive the first few months of premiums

Bernie Sanders basically just said the same thing on MSNBC with Ali Velshi. That's always wierd when that happens.

Shit, the system is already in place, just open the door!!

[stopbush]

9. Well, then you need to also waive the premiums for those already on Medicare.

Basically $135-a-month per person.

[RussBLib]

11. Since its Medicare...

The government can do whatever it wants, and no need to consult with multiple health insurance companies.

I would guess that most people already on Medicare did not just lose their job. They're retired, but their stock portfolio is surely down, so they could probably use those checks. I know I could.

[IcyPeas]

3. how do we qualify for Medicare?

[RussBLib]

5. All you really have to do is turn 65 years old

And sign up. Some parts you get signed up for, other parts you have to sign up for.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

4. Ok, but it will only cover 80% of the bill.

A good supplemental insurance is needed to prevent bankruptcy in case of a long intensive hospital stay.

[RussBLib]

6. Waive that too for the first few months

Till people get on their feet again.

[stopbush]

10. My Medicare Advantage with Kaiser costs me $0, so I have a supplemental

insurance at no charge.

[Chainfire]

7. We can't afford

to do that and bail out the rich, so who do you think will get the money?

[RussBLib]

8. We can afford whatever we choose to afford

The health insurance lobby is a real heavyweight.