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HerbChestnut

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44. Read the OP that contains a list of benefits in M4A and you tell me.

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Sat Aug 24, 2019, 09:52 AM

Aug 2019

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M4A Comprehensive Benefits, Including Preventative Benefits and Long-Term Care [View all] HerbChestnut Aug 2019 OP

What is the mechanism for mandated re-negotiation of longer term union lapucelle Aug 2019 #1

According to the bill... HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #3

I am talking about contracts that will still be in effect lapucelle Aug 2019 #4

I answered that question. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #5

Where in the bill does it say that those union contracts still in effect lapucelle Aug 2019 #6

Your question was answered, twice. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #7

"Where is it in the bill?" is the question. lapucelle Aug 2019 #8

"that doesn't even address contracts still in effect at the end of the transition period" HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #9

So even you admit it's not in the bill lapucelle Aug 2019 #12

... HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #13

Where is the mechanism in the bill itself that ensures voters that the statute lapucelle Aug 2019 #16

Not seeing that anywhere in the bill. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2019 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #2

What is the pathway? ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #10

I'm not sure what you're asking. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #11

Ok. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #15

This bill restructures how Medicare pays healthcare providers. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #17

Cool. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #24

Again, this bill is about establishing national health insurance. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #25

It is. ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #28

I've never seen this mentioned forthemiddle Aug 2019 #47

"The only thing that changes about the healthcare industry is how service providers get paid," ehrnst Aug 2019 #39

Exactly ismnotwasm Aug 2019 #46

"once M4A is passed." Really how many years, if ever, will that be? elocs Aug 2019 #14

How will any bill get passed? HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #18

Why does the word "disingenuous" come to mind when I read your reply? n/t elocs Aug 2019 #19

Because the argument, "How will it get passed?", is itself disingenuous. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #21

How many years depends on the results of the primaries and G.E. Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #20

Then those who support MFA should be honest with people about that and not hold out false hope. elocs Aug 2019 #22

We are being honest we are fighting for it now and if we win enough seats in 2020 it Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #23

Ahh, the big "if" as in "if wishes were horses, beggars would ride". elocs Aug 2019 #34

+1000. ehrnst Aug 2019 #37

Actually, people say it's "easy" all the time. ehrnst Aug 2019 #35

Nicely said, I'm going to need to save all of that. elocs Aug 2019 #41

What about retirees whose benefits include their program paying for Medicare and offering a emmaverybo Aug 2019 #26

Those retirees are already in Medicare. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #27

And they will pay higher taxes. And probably out of pocket for good quality care as occurs in emmaverybo Aug 2019 #29

Whoa whoa, tap the brakes. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #30

Ok. You are a good spokesperson. NT emmaverybo Aug 2019 #31

Thank you. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #32

OK, so my Medicare, which I pay for out of my SS check, will be expanded to cover... TreasonousBastard Aug 2019 #33

Not to mention most people paying into Medicare aren't actually on it. (nt) ehrnst Aug 2019 #42

Yes, it will all magically happen, healthcare Nirvana. elocs Aug 2019 #43

Read the OP that contains a list of benefits in M4A and you tell me. HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #44

Promises are cheap when you have no idea if MFA will work in this country, elocs Aug 2019 #48

Another bill that will not even pass the committee NYMinute Aug 2019 #36

SCOTUS stated that states didn't have to expand Medicare, as per the ACA ehrnst Aug 2019 #40

Are you sure you're an Elizabeth Warren supporter? HerbChestnut Aug 2019 #45