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Nevermypresident

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2. This is NOT discussed in detail enough on cable or in MSM!!!!!

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat May 6, 2017, 06:22 PM

May 2017

These "essential benefits" are basically what most of us consider "Insurance"!!

When the premeditating murderers tried to pass it the 1st time, I discussed this issue with family members and friends. They thought I was crazy and had to be wrong.

Isn't it interesting that the powerful healthcare lobbies (hospitals, physicians, skilled nursing, rehab, etc.) haven't prevailed in this legislation? But, boy oh boy, Pharma and Insurance are going to continue to make out like bandits.

Thank you for starting this thread.

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The ten essential health benefits where Trumpcare saves money. [View all] kentuck May 2017 OP

My good guess is: frazzled May 2017 #1

This is NOT discussed in detail enough on cable or in MSM!!!!! Nevermypresident May 2017 #2

Yeah, if you don't pay for an ambulance, emergency room, hospitalization, medicine, re-hab, etc... kentuck May 2017 #3

Does it count if 45 mentioned it? justgamma May 2017 #4

With Trumpcare, the states get to decide whether to require insurance companies to provide... kentuck May 2017 #5