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Medicaid for all. [View all] Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 OP
I think you mean Medicare. yardwork Jan 2017 #1
Medicaid is essentially free health care for the needy. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #2
That would be Medicare. yardwork Jan 2017 #3
Medicaid Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #4
And people have to stand in line for hours every month to maintain coverage. yardwork Jan 2017 #5
Which is why they should revamp it for everyone . Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #6
You don't know what you're talking about. yardwork Jan 2017 #7
You're the one who said Medicare is for the needy Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #10
No I didn't say that. yardwork Jan 2017 #11
In post 3 you did Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #15
Oh for God's sake. I give up. yardwork Jan 2017 #16
You said it ... sorry. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #19
I think he means a limited but adequate free healthcare for all HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #13
Medicaid is not adequate. Most providers won't see you if all you have is Medicaid. yardwork Jan 2017 #14
Who needs most providers, it is a safety net HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #17
Well, you go on Medicaid and good luck to you if you get sick. yardwork Jan 2017 #18
If you can't find a provider to care for you, it is a big problem. If you have to take a day off uppityperson Jan 2017 #22
Not true that most providers won't see you if you have medicaid standingtall Jan 2017 #23
They have to qualify once a year HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #20
They don't in my state. I don't know what you're talking about, pnwmom Jan 2017 #21
It is better to frame this as Medicare for all. People understand Tanuki Jan 2017 #8
But Medicaid is the better program. Blue_Warrior Jan 2017 #12
Medicare is not free HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #9
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