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eridani

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8. It would be great to have single payer right now

Reply to DCKit (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 21, 2012, 11:56 AM

Jul 2012

That would take care of that problem, for your SO and for those like him/her that don't have insurance. However, I think it will have to be done state by state.

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Medicare Beneficiaries Less Likely To Experience Cost- And Access-Related Problems-- [View all] eridani Jul 2012 OP

Medicare for all. It's an idea whose time has come. kestrel91316 Jul 2012 #1

This is particularly relevant because Republicans want to either voucherize-- eridani Jul 2012 #2

Excellent OP! n/t Mimosa Jul 2012 #3

You socialist bastids. I'm just short of 50, it ain't fair. nt DCKit Jul 2012 #4

Gradually lowering the eligibility age would help here eridani Jul 2012 #5

You know I love you, but the S.O. is paying $2400/month for HIV drugs. DCKit Jul 2012 #6

It would be great to have single payer right now eridani Jul 2012 #8

DU Rec woo me with science Jul 2012 #7