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Obamacare was destined to fail. It has destroyed the healthcare system and should have never been passed. My question is where is the Republicans Plan?

Trump has had the trifecta in DC for almost a year now. Where is his plan to replace Obamacare?

I voted for Trump 3 times but this an issue I have not been happy about. Republicans are not codifying Trumps Executive Orders with legislation.

Great job on the border and fuel prices/energy.

Needs to work on replacing Obamacare and Election Integrity. 

Posted
1 hour ago, Porter said:

Obamacare was destined to fail. It has destroyed the healthcare system and should have never been passed. My question is where is the Republicans Plan?

Trump has had the trifecta in DC for almost a year now. Where is his plan to replace Obamacare?

I voted for Trump 3 times but this an issue I have not been happy about. Republicans are not codifying Trumps Executive Orders with legislation.

Great job on the border and fuel prices/energy.

Needs to work on replacing Obamacare and Election Integrity. 

I'm not sure the blame lies with Trump. Is a trifecta REALLY a trifecta when you don't have 60 votes in the Senate?

There are some Republicans that need to replace in house and senate - but I'm afraid the only way to get things done quicky is eliminate the Filibuster (which I disagree with, because when the rolls are reversed it could be a nightmare). Trump is really working on the mid-terms, so I do have hope we keep house and senate (Which is against the usual norms) 

Back to the Filibuster, I hate when Democrats(or anyone really) pull the "threat to democracy" talking point. It is dishonest and an insult to the founders of this great country.  The system is working like it was designed. Trump is not King, Obama did not hurt Democracy (he did screw up healthcare) and no President has went rogue. The system was designed to be challenged, that is why we have safe guards. At the same time, it was not designed for the President to be hindered by district judges on foreign policies or any Presidential powers. Trump, by design is challenging these things and bringing it to the Supreme Court to get all these matters resolved. So far this term, he is winning almost every one.  I don't believe the Democrats seen this coming......Good news is, it will apply to all Presidents going forward......

Rant over

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Stop the direct subsidies to the insurance companies. Enforce a cost transparency law. Let people shop for plans without restriction, and separate prescription coverage into stand-alone policies.

The cost transparency is big. But, it will never be perfect. There’s no way someone is going to check prices when they’re in the middle of a medical emergency. Plus, extra procedures—that a patient has no idea about—are often ordered with no real transparency, and they’re in no shape mentally or physically to decide need. This is the big, tough one.

But, for the vast majority, cost transparency should be required for all plans. A database of searchable costs should be available to the insured/prospective insured.

High deductible plans should be available to all as a choice. Pre-existing condition coverage should be the law.

Nothing wrong with making the insurance marketplace similar to Medicare as to the programs offered. Medicare has a separate prescription plan. It’s known that’s usually the highest portion of the cost. Make a ‘Part D’ option for the Marketplace, and remove it from the base policy. There are probably many insurance companies willing to compete just for prescription insurance policies—just like separate dental.

Just some of my thoughts.

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2 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

I'm not sure the blame lies with Trump. Is a trifecta REALLY a trifecta when you don't have 60 votes in the Senate?

There are some Republicans that need to replace in house and senate - but I'm afraid the only way to get things done quicky is eliminate the Filibuster (which I disagree with, because when the rolls are reversed it could be a nightmare). Trump is really working on the mid-terms, so I do have hope we keep house and senate (Which is against the usual norms) 

Back to the Filibuster, I hate when Democrats(or anyone really) pull the "threat to democracy" talking point. It is dishonest and an insult to the founders of this great country.  The system is working like it was designed. Trump is not King, Obama did not hurt Democracy (he did screw up healthcare) and no President has went rogue. The system was designed to be challenged, that is why we have safe guards. At the same time, it was not designed for the President to be hindered by district judges on foreign policies or any Presidential powers. Trump, by design is challenging these things and bringing it to the Supreme Court to get all these matters resolved. So far this term, he is winning almost every one.  I don't believe the Democrats seen this coming......Good news is, it will apply to all Presidents going forward......

Rant over

I agree but I am afraid if the Democrats get the trifecta they get rid of the filibuster. 
 

Seeing what’s transpired since Trump took office I believe we have a Uniparty instead of 2 parties.

Posted
2 hours ago, OlDawg said:

Stop the direct subsidies to the insurance companies. Enforce a cost transparency law. Let people shop for plans without restriction, and separate prescription coverage into stand-alone policies.

The cost transparency is big. But, it will never be perfect. There’s no way someone is going to check prices when they’re in the middle of a medical emergency. Plus, extra procedures—that a patient has no idea about—are often ordered with no real transparency, and they’re in no shape mentally or physically to decide need. This is the big, tough one.

But, for the vast majority, cost transparency should be required for all plans. A database of searchable costs should be available to the insured/prospective insured.

High deductible plans should be available to all as a choice. Pre-existing condition coverage should be the law.

Nothing wrong with making the insurance marketplace similar to Medicare as to the programs offered. Medicare has a separate prescription plan. It’s known that’s usually the highest portion of the cost. Make a ‘Part D’ option for the Marketplace, and remove it from the base policy. There are probably many insurance companies willing to compete just for prescription insurance policies—just like separate dental.

Just some of my thoughts.

Your words of “Let people shop for plans without restrictions” is the key.  We should be able to shop across state lines for health insurance. I never understood that except for it to help insurance companies monopolize the market and make more money. 
 

Some good thoughts there sir.

Posted
5 hours ago, OlDawg said:

Stop the direct subsidies to the insurance companies. Enforce a cost transparency law. Let people shop for plans without restriction, and separate prescription coverage into stand-alone policies.

The cost transparency is big. But, it will never be perfect. There’s no way someone is going to check prices when they’re in the middle of a medical emergency. Plus, extra procedures—that a patient has no idea about—are often ordered with no real transparency, and they’re in no shape mentally or physically to decide need. This is the big, tough one.

But, for the vast majority, cost transparency should be required for all plans. A database of searchable costs should be available to the insured/prospective insured.

High deductible plans should be available to all as a choice. Pre-existing condition coverage should be the law.

Nothing wrong with making the insurance marketplace similar to Medicare as to the programs offered. Medicare has a separate prescription plan. It’s known that’s usually the highest portion of the cost. Make a ‘Part D’ option for the Marketplace, and remove it from the base policy. There are probably many insurance companies willing to compete just for prescription insurance policies—just like separate dental.

Just some of my thoughts.

Today - U.S. Senate REJECTS

Republican-proposed solution for Obamacare

51-48

This would have given money directly to the

American people in HSA accounts as opposed to giving it directly to big insurance companies.

This bill was backed by President Trump.

Smh…

Posted
2 minutes ago, Porter said:

Today - U.S. Senate REJECTS

Republican-proposed solution for Obamacare

51-48

We need to pull over 3 more votes.....Vance breaks the tie......

Paul voted NO and Daines no vote.

Paul has been a pain in the side for years 

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