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In reply to the discussion: Sanders revs up ‘public option’ fight after Aetna leaves ObamaCare [View all]still_one
(92,116 posts)70. you are right, unfortunately on both points. Still it is important they hear our feedback
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Sanders revs up ‘public option’ fight after Aetna leaves ObamaCare [View all]
grahamhgreen
Aug 2016
OP
I was unaware the law allowed insurers to withdraw from obamacare. Seems like a fatal flaw.
grahamhgreen
Aug 2016
#2
But it seems you can force consumers to pay big mark-ups for health financing
HereSince1628
Aug 2016
#40
They don't even exist unless we allow it. We can force them to do what we will.
grahamhgreen
Aug 2016
#53
Read their announcement and the law. They are not "withdrawing from the ACA".
George II
Aug 2016
#37
I suspect most of this problem is due to states that were against the expanded Medicaid, and never
still_one
Aug 2016
#49
A public option is more likely to occur before single payer, unless the political landscape changes
still_one
Aug 2016
#60
All I am doing is trying to point out the differences between the public option verses
still_one
Aug 2016
#68
you are right, unfortunately on both points. Still it is important they hear our feedback
still_one
Aug 2016
#70
She has said she would. Hillary Clinton is one of America's most honest politicians.
SunSeeker
Aug 2016
#11
I agree that Politifact leans conservative. All the more reason that chart is impressive. nt
SunSeeker
Aug 2016
#50
Maybe she was not your favorite candidate, but if you're a Democrat she now IS your candidate.
George II
Aug 2016
#39
Please stop accusing people of hating. As MY idol said in Two Cheers for Democracy:
cali
Aug 2016
#30
Yes. And that bill is just one example of her advocacy over the last 25+ years.
George II
Aug 2016
#41
Good news! Can she provide a waiver as President, or is it given by some other entity?
grahamhgreen
Aug 2016
#19
Section 1332 would be negotiated by HHS, but ultimately the President signs off on it
ConservativeDemocrat
Aug 2016
#21
Yup. The ACA gave the insurers a chance to show they could manage this. If they can't,
pnwmom
Aug 2016
#26
Go Bernie! These billion dollar corporations don't give a shit about us or health.
Initech
Aug 2016
#65