Whats The Issue On Medicare Advantage Plans.....

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55. Me too. Now, here's the question-- If we could get a few GOPers to support MFA that is based

upon private insurance like MA, you think we’d do it. In my IMO, that’s what it will take until we get big majorities in Congress.

The ACA is based upon private insurers. Half Medicare beneficiaries choose these plans. All MediGap and Drug plans are privately insured.

I don’t see us getting MFA without it. So, we can remain pure and end up debating this in 25 years with no progress, or we can be willing to do what it takes to make a major change.

Understand, I’m not saying this would be better than a single government payer. I’m saying it has little chance of won’t passing otherwise.

Since I don’t believe MFA will pass otherwise, I’d be for allowing private insurers to bid for patients under arrangements like in ACA where they have to spend a high percentage of income on care and government provides quality reports that help beneficiaries choose AND switch plans if they aren’t satisfied, etc.