Trump releases 7 point health care plan

[MegaPoke]

I have been predicting for awhile that he's been holding back specifics of his plans - not because they didn't exist, but because they would make a better impact if he didn't have to release them up front.

Same for the tax returns and all that stuff. He's pulling the GOP witch hunters out onto a limb that he'll then cut-off Bugs Bunny style.

Here is the health care plan, and I have to admit - as a very small business owner who right now cannot leverage professional association memberships across state lines into group policies, health care expense has been a big stumbling block for me. This plan would make that obstacle much smaller if it doesn't remove it entirely.

 

[Ostatedchi]

Solid plan. Pretty nuch mirrors what we've been advocating on this board for years.

 

[Bitter Creek]

I have been predicting for awhile that he's been holding back specifics of his plans - not because they didn't exist, but because they would make a better impact if he didn't have to release them up front.

Same for the tax returns and all that stuff. He's pulling the GOP witch hunters out onto a limb that he'll then cut-off Bugs Bunny style.

Here is the health care plan, and I have to admit - as a very small business owner who right now cannot leverage professional association memberships across state lines into group policies, health care expense has been a big stumbling block for me. This plan would make that obstacle much smaller if it doesn't remove it entirely.

My favorite line from the writer's editorial opinion on Trump's plan, "I would like to see health insurance essentially cease to exist aside from coverage for catastrophic costs. Insurance is supposed to be protection against risk, not a big welfare program that pays everyone's bills for everything, which is what health insurance has turned into. "

I have been using the High Deductible plan with an HSA for at least 3 years now and like it a lot.

 

[ctdub]

Needs to increase the amount you can contribute to an HSA. Right now it's $6,750 a year for a family and we have a $4,000 deductible. Makes it difficult to have anything left over at end of year to invest and save for future expenses.

 

[twiza]

He did an amazing job. Kudos to him.

 

[NZ Poke]

I have been predicting for awhile that he's been holding back specifics of his plans - not because they didn't exist, but because they would make a better impact if he didn't have to release them up front.

Same for the tax returns and all that stuff. He's pulling the GOP witch hunters out onto a limb that he'll then cut-off Bugs Bunny style.

Here is the health care plan, and I have to admit - as a very small business owner who right now cannot leverage professional association memberships across state lines into group policies, health care expense has been a big stumbling block for me. This plan would make that obstacle much smaller if it doesn't remove it entirely.

I see you linked to Herman Cain's website.


What if Trump picked Herman Cain (businessman) as his VP?


That would be an apocalyptic nightmare for Hillary and the corporate media --- he seems to be everything they don't want.


You can see how corporate media treats a black man who doesn't fit their model (or say what they want him to).





Media attack dogs already starting to go after Cain (scroll over links to see URL titles, as well as article headlines):


http://www.salon.com/2016/03/02/fai..._voters_which_is_why_theyre_supporting_trump/


http://www.usnews.com/news/articles...-gop-candidate-herman-cain-was-right-on-libya

 

[CBradSmith]

Mega, you are absolutely correct.

He's been playing long-game chess while every other doofus, within both parties, has been playing checkers.

He's been running a relatively detail-light campaign, not bc he doesn't have details, successful business men and women are detailed to the hilt, but bc he didn't need to go into it do to his appeal in other ways. He had the luxury of holding back until information drops became more impactful.

Also note his demeanor during his Super Tuesday press conference. Most observed "more presidential than we've ever seen him." You think that wasn't by design?

 

[CBradSmith]

Dropping a quality proposal on a day you're getting hit (by Romney) also not only sucks some of the air out of the room for Romneys message, but also makes him, and what he represent, look like a clown.

 

[TheRedSon]

I don't understand how transferable HSA accounts are feasible.

I'd have burned through mine, my wife me and my child's in two months in 2014, and needed to ask my parents' or in-laws (60-63 at the time) for help.

I think they can help, and I like the idea of them accumulating and beig transferable, but they should remain supplemental at best.

 

[TheRedSon]

I like #7 quite a bit though.

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

Dropping a quality proposal on a day you're getting hit (by Romney) also not only sucks some of the air out of the room for Romneys message, but also makes him, and what he represent, look like a clown.

Good observation.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

1. ..."Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.

Donald Trump, on February 19, 2016, 13 long days ago:

 

[ThorOdinson13]

Someone mind posting the points here? I cannot access the link at work.

 

[Bitter Creek]

Someone mind posting the points here? I cannot access the link at work.

1. 
   
   Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
   
2. Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
   
   
3. Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
   
   
4. Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
   
   
5. Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
   
   
6. Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
   
   
7. Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers
   

 

[ThorOdinson13]

1. 
   
   Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
   
2. Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
   
   
3. Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
   
   
4. Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
   
   
5. Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
   
   
6. Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
   
   
7. Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers

Thank you

 

[imprimis]

His plan for the VA is very good as well.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

It'd be nice if he could articulate his own plans, at least somewhat, extemporaneously, instead of only saying his plan will be fabulous or citing "waste, fraud, and abuse".

 

[ThorOdinson13]

His plan for the VA is very good as well.

I've been wondering were transportation fits into his plan here. VA currently has a pretty aggressive transportation initiative to assist Veterans in accessing care. There is a thought within VA (in regards to the choice program) that if the Veterans can go to local clinics the need of transportation becomes non-existent. I disagree with that assessment and believe it only decreases, if not only localizes at best, the barrier to care for those in need of transport.

 

[imprimis]

More that a year ago the VA sent all of us a "credit card" which allows anyone residing more that 40 miles from a VA facility to go to private doctors.

VA rules allow any vet to go to any hospital in an emergency. We just have to notify the VA within 3 days of being admitted or having gone there for emergency treatment. If they are notified, the VA will pay; if not, they can refuse payment.

I was at the VA today and was told that the VA may opt to let me go to an outside doctor/hospital for knee replacements.

 

[ThorOdinson13]

VA rules allow any vet to go to any hospital in an emergency. We just have to notify the VA within 3 days of being admitted or having gone there for emergency treatment. If they are notified, the VA will pay; if not, they can refuse payment.

It's not quite that simple. The Veteran has certain eligibilities that must be met. They must either be uninsured or being emergently hospitalized due to a service connected condition (will pay even if insured). If the Veteran has insurance VA will not pay and they are not legally authorized to be a secondary payer either. So, if those eligibility requirements are not met Veterans are out of luck.

 

[TPOKE]

"Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America." I agree, and not only in regard to pharmaceuticals