Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
No, and abolish Medicaid
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Medicaid is important because it ensures our elderly have all the chances of receiving medical care as any other American.
@The-Patriot 3yrs3Y
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The system is unbalanced with more people withdrawing from the fund then contributing, also the amount paid in is more then a person will ever receive. The government should create each individual an HSA account that they pay into, invest, and can withdraw from when they hit 65. The collective nature of medicaid, medicare, and SS is by nature socialist and un-American.
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Many people on medicaid can´t afford anything better, and if they get really sick, medicaid will help, especially if it is raised.
@9H3G4VR3yrs3Y
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Many people who are disabled or elderly don't have that time and strength to be able to support themselves without any help. medicaid helps people who can afford certain medicine who needs help with providing certain things for themselves. Those people can't easily go and find a job anywhere not everyone accepts people with a disability or a person who doesn't work at a fast paste for them.
@9GYMQ2M3yrs3Y
Why should someone not have access to getting medical care. If someone cannot afford to get the care they need they should be given the care regardless and not be concerned about trying to pay it off. Why should someone die or live a life of pain and suffering just due to the fact they cannot afford it.
@9GYKQ7S3yrs3Y
As America, we are one of the most of unhealthist countries out there. Having more Medicaid espically as we progressively decline in health is better. It allows more of us to receieve medical help when we need it. Its already been proved that medical facilitices do up charge most of their patients. Most people don't seek medicine help because of how much it will effect them financially.
@9GV6SR63yrs3Y
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Lack of universal healthcare programs may become a disaster if a lethal pandemic (such as COVID 19) becomes an urgent issue again. Universal healthcare may also decrease the inequality between the rich and the poor, due to the fact that the less prosperous groups will have an opportunity to get treatment they need, thus increasing their lifespan
@9GXD6283yrs3Y
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My mother cannot survive her health problems without the help of this insurance, she is in a risky position and she needs this.
@9H23WC73yrs3Y
Our country has become extremely selfish and money-hungry. Refusing medical care to someone because they cannot pay a fee should be considered murder. Knowingly letting someone die because they cannot pay YOUR bills is wrong. We need to take more action to provide for low-income individuals or people who do not have health insurance.
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Medicaid saves millions of Americans every year and I believe medical care is a basic human right. When someone is either injured or ill, most people have the decency to help and care for the wounded. The abolition of Medicaid is the worst idea I've ever heard. Unless the abolition is done to create a better system of taking care of low-income households there should not be any change.
@9F7Y5N93yrs3Y
Medicaid saves millions of Americans every year and I believe medical care is a basic human right. When someone is either injured or ill, most people have the decency to help and care for the wounded. The abolition of Medicaid is the worst idea I've ever heard. Unless the abolition is done to create a better system of taking care of low-income households there should not be any change.
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Yes, and do not abolish Medicaid. Many people struggle to make ends meet even without healthcare and dental care. Other countries have free healthcare and dental care, yet America forces their people to pay for healthcare and dental care, and then tax them if they can't afford it. That makes no sense and is putting people further into debt by taxing them.
@9F7R9N43yrs3Y
Medicaid provides medical care to millions of Americans who could otherwise not afford life-saving care. Many rely on the care they can only receive because of Medicaid to remain active in the workforce and live longer healthier, and happier lives. Abolishing Medicaid not only hurts the American people but is a blatant attack on the poor. Medicaid saves lives.
@9FG4W753yrs3Y
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Universal healthcare would raise taxes. But people would no longer pay insurance premiums, deductibles, or co-pays. And employers would no longer pay insurance premiums—they would pay an employment tax that’s far less than the insurance premiums they pay today. This would allow employers to create more jobs. And having a single-payer would significantly reduce the cost of healthcare—there would never be a $10 medication that’s sold for $400. Never.
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We should not abolish medicaid because, millions of people across the world use medicaid to pay for medical bills and doctor appointments. Going to a doctor or dentist and paying out of pocket or going to a hospital and having to have critical surgeries that cost thousands of dollars, would lead others to never get the help they need. Medicaid is extremely beneficial for low-income families that cannot care for their children with congenital deformities, and conditions, medications and doctor visits that happen often would be paid for and parents that care for these kids wont stress of going bankrupt or put out of their homes because they cannot pay their bills or afford food for for their family.
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Medicaid provides medical care to millions of Americans who could otherwise not afford life saving care. Many rely on the care they can only recieve because of Medicaid to remain active in the workforce and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Abolishing medicaid not only hurts the American people but is a blatant attack on the poor. Medicaid saves lives.
While it is undeniable that Medicaid provides essential services to a substantial number of Americans, it's also important to consider the program's sustainability and efficiency. For instance, research shows that Medicaid patients often face longer wait times and have less access to specialty care, which can affect their health outcomes. Additionally, the program's cost has grown significantly over time, from $456 billion in 2013 to approximately $613 billion in 2019. Given these issues, a potential solution could be to design an alternative system that combines public and private resources, ensuring both affordability and effectiveness. This could involve measures such as value-based care, where providers are incentivized to improve patient outcomes. What are your thoughts on this approach?
@9GJPK833yrs3Y
Some people who don't have much income coming in may need a little extra help to get back on their feet. Healthcare spendings can get very pricy and accidents happen and some people can't afford to pay for the costs. Medicaid needs to stay because not everyone is as lucky as others. Some people have children to take care of on their own and they need to be vaccinated and taken care of if they get really sick. The costs can be way out of pocket and them they won't be able to get the proper care which can lead to more serious situtations.
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Cause social programs can prevent many deaths in our societies, reduce social problems, decrease suicide rates and people visit a doctor earlier before it might be too late to treat. Everbody can be in a troubeling situation at some point, and I believe that the there should be some social net to come back into society.
@9M4V2562yrs2Y
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Medical care should be a basic human right in a place as powerful and prestigious as America; abolishing Medicaid would, yes, probably cause a tax decrease, but in return, medical fees would shoot up from what they are right now (which is absurdly high in the first place). Citizens deserve options for help.
@9LVMZB42yrs2Y
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If anything, we need to expand Medicaid. Medicaid has saved the lives of many Americans, and knowing people in my life who have benefited from Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the expansion of these policies, I understand how much Medicaid can benefit the American population if we were to expand it. Moreover, we should not only expand it but also reinvest in it both federally and locally.
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