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AmericanCanuck

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78. The problem has existed for decades

Sun Nov 29, 2020, 11:59 PM

Nov 2020

Even Nixon tried to pass a universal health care.

Many presidents have tried.

The problem is that people who have health insurance are not willing to give it up.

Tweets will never change that. If anyone is serious, initiate legislation instead of tweeting to the fan club.

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👏🏽 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2020 #17

It was a Medicare recipient (according to a reply down thread) grantcart Nov 2020 #25

I don't care if it's medicare questionseverything Nov 2020 #33

I think Medicare drug coverage is administered by insurance companies. TryLogic Nov 2020 #47

If you don't sign up for drug coverage when you begin getting Medicare TexasBushwhacker Nov 2020 #61

And the penalty continues year after year, they never let you back in at the base rate. flying_wahini Nov 2020 #86

Since 2013 with Sen Al Fraken's brilliant cap on medical loss ratio amendment grantcart Nov 2020 #57

Great post Metatron Nov 2020 #90

K&R for visibility Blue Owl Nov 2020 #2

the true "death panels" (remember that term from the anti-Obamacarers?) are insurance spooky3 Nov 2020 #3

They should have blasted this insurance company's name all over the media...this is despicable... SWBTATTReg Nov 2020 #4

Exactly birdographer Nov 2020 #10

Because it's NOT an insurance company. George II Nov 2020 #27

Shameful. I had to look this up to see if this was true. It is tulipsandroses Nov 2020 #5

Which insurance company is it? cwydro Nov 2020 #13

Spectrum Healthcare was the firm denying it (and she had Medicare) Celerity Nov 2020 #22

I don't know who the insurance company is. The letter was sent from the health care provider. tulipsandroses Nov 2020 #24

here are your death panels . AllaN01Bear Nov 2020 #6

All those wingnuts with their phony religious beliefs enable insurance companies to play god diva77 Nov 2020 #7

The Bible Thumpers need to be constantly grilled about 'What would Jesus think of our... WyattKansas Nov 2020 #95

The Sunday Pgh Post-Gazette had a big DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #8

Two years ago? Are there more details about this insurance company, "the committee".... George II Nov 2020 #9

Good question. cwydro Nov 2020 #14

according to the ph number shown -- it is Spectrum Health diva77 Nov 2020 #20

Ah, so much for "Insurance groups recommending GoFundMe as official policy" eh? In fact they didn't. George II Nov 2020 #29

That's just the ph no. for the transplant office. I don't know anything about it and I wouldn't diva77 Nov 2020 #31

But the tweet claims "Insurance groups recommending GoFundMe as official policy".... George II Nov 2020 #42

"The Committee is recommending a fundraising effort radius777 Nov 2020 #56

Again - "Insurance groups recommending GoFundMe as official policy". There's no basis in fact there. George II Nov 2020 #58

Seems like an odd topic to punch left on. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2020 #87

Truth isn't an "odd topic". George II Nov 2020 #89

There's a difference between literalism and truth. radius777 Nov 2020 #96

Yes there is, and truth is much more important than literalism. George II Nov 2020 #97

Hedda Martin Heart Transplant Celerity Nov 2020 #19

The fact is this was decided by the medical provider itself.... George II Nov 2020 #26

ask the OP, but regardless, it is outrageous that (whomever is calling the shots for denial) that Celerity Nov 2020 #32

Even that's not totally true. The "denial" was for immunosuppressive medication coverage.... George II Nov 2020 #41

No, now you are openly making a false statement. Celerity Nov 2020 #45

THIS!!!!! Thank you diva77 Nov 2020 #71

I wonder if the provider paleotn Nov 2020 #39

So much missing information and missing context. Was this just an "oversight" or... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #83

Wow. Powerful video. smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #40

Hit the donut hole in a Medicare Drug Plan Captain Zero Nov 2020 #44

Has anyone tried Amazon Pharmacy? It's very new. TryLogic Nov 2020 #48

I've tried it. LuvNewcastle Nov 2020 #59

They did not mention GoFundMe in particular... thesquanderer Nov 2020 #21

+1 Celerity Nov 2020 #38

See post #18 Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #23

Holy shit cp Nov 2020 #11

Yeah that's all I could think of too. Holy Shit. SMH. n..a. doublethink Nov 2020 #54

K & R Celerity Nov 2020 #12

Mm-hm. theaocp Nov 2020 #15

100% agree. But you'll zentrum Nov 2020 #35

There's a movie about this with Denzel Washington: John Q panader0 Nov 2020 #16

This tweet is two years old. lapucelle Nov 2020 #18

Inasmuch as this woman was a MEDICARE recipient.... George II Nov 2020 #28

Yes, Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health care organization, not insurance, and betsuni Nov 2020 #55

Not really. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #99

U.S. corp.system of "health care" is so fucked up for profit at every level. Dr's I know fired/quit. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #30

She's great. zentrum Nov 2020 #34

I'll stick with the VA Healthcare system. marie999 Nov 2020 #36

We need that evil "socialized" medicine for all. TryLogic Nov 2020 #49

Yep we all pay for it but only some benefit questionseverything Nov 2020 #50

Could they be any more transparent? bluescribbler Nov 2020 #37

Suggesting fundraising for a lifesaving transplant. What fuckers. Autumn Nov 2020 #43

AOC calls attention to what has been going on for years StClone Nov 2020 #46

Hillary Clinton said this (sans the gofundme) in 1993 AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #51

... Celerity Nov 2020 #60

I supposed you have nothing to say except some meaningless gifs AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #62

meaningless gifs Celerity Nov 2020 #63

Oh good AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #64

+1 betsuni Nov 2020 #65

lol, you +1'd a fail Celerity Nov 2020 #68

You think Democrats haven't said the same thing for decades? betsuni Nov 2020 #70

Post removed Post removed Nov 2020 #72

"It is like clockwork." betsuni Nov 2020 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Nov 2020 #66

Wait a second. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #80

So this problem is all solved and there's no reason to talk about it anymore melman Nov 2020 #67

The problem has existed for decades AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #78

This is an old story! This has gone on for years! They eventually got their surgery! Autumn Nov 2020 #88

OLD tweets at that!!!! I hear George Washington once said something bad about Benjamin Franklin! George II Nov 2020 #69

+1 betsuni Nov 2020 #73

Actually you did. The poster got caught making a flat out false statement upthread. Celerity Nov 2020 #75

No, the surgery was denied. betsuni Nov 2020 #76

That's what they said melman Nov 2020 #81

Reread the tweet in the OP, please. George II Nov 2020 #85

Same one twice melman Nov 2020 #77

All some people have are tweets AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #79

"Same one twice"? betsuni Nov 2020 #82

Yes melman Nov 2020 #98

This has always been the case. A dirty little secret Arazi Nov 2020 #52

Yes. It isn't new. AOC is trying to bring attention using social media. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #100

When we on the left say the options are: "Socialism or Barbarism" TristanIsolde Nov 2020 #53

Go with a medicare for all program at the very minimum. UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #84

GFM is hardly the only option. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #91

We really need medicare for all. Lunabell Nov 2020 #92

Here's the original Tweet: SpankMe Nov 2020 #93

This reminds me of the 2002 Denzel Washington movie: John Q Martin Eden Nov 2020 #94