US voters want to keep private health insurance and expand Medicare

Private health insurance - Voters

Most Democratic voters are drawn to Medicare for All but may challenge the party in 2020. Private health insurance and other components of healthcare reform have been a central issue among Democratic presidential candidates. Those politicians have been pitching their own versions of Medicare and medical coverage which may make things somewhat more complex for the candidates in 2020 according to a new Wall Street Journal and NBC news poll. Two out of every three voters support opening Medicare coverage up to anyone who wants to buy in. This is…

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Many insured Americans rely on charity due to health insurance deductibles and copays

Health insurance deductibles - hands holding US dollars

Despite having a health plan, many people across the country can’t afford the medical care they need. Skyrocketing health insurance deductibles and copays are forcing many covered Americans to rely on charity to pay for medical care. Crowdfunding and medical charities have become the norm to fill in gaps for insured Americans. A recent LA Times report placed the spotlight on a growing trend among insured Americans. It showed that the cost associated with health insurance deductibles and copays can make medical care cost prohibitive even for Americans with medical…

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The US health care system now covers 9 out of every 10 Americans

US Health Care System

Though heavily criticized the Affordable Care Act has received, most Americans have medical coverage. The greatly criticized US health care system now covers approximately 90 percent of Americans. Still, it remains a core subject of debate among 2020 presidential candidates. Most are now attempting to present their own alternate versions of the system. In fact, many candidates are seeking to eliminate the Affordable Care Act and begin again. If we were to listen exclusively to what politicians are saying about the US health care system at the moment, it would…

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Bernie Sanders is returning donations in violation of private insurance pledge

Private insurance - Hand holding US dollars

After calling on 2020 Democratic opponents to do so, he will also return donations against his pledge. Bernie Sanders’ campaign has announced his intention to return donations violating his pledges regarding private insurance and pharma money. The move was made after Sanders called on his Democratic 2020 opponents to do the same thing. In Bernie Sanders’ pledge regarding private insurance and pharma, he called for 2020 Democratic campaigns to decline or return donations involving: “contributions over $200 from the PACs, lobbyists, or executives of health insurance or pharmaceutical companies.” He…

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Speaks Out in Favor of Affordable Health Care

Affordable Health Care - Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Former Vice Presidnet Joe Biden

The actress recently went public with her breast cancer battle and is now fighting for low-cost coverage. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has opened up about her own recent medical journey and is now speaking out in favor of affordable health care. In September 2017, the actress shared her battle with breast cancer. She used Instagram to document several of her treatment sessions, so the world could see a bit of what is involved in the fight. Louis-Dreyfus is now using that journey as a jumping off point in the battle for affordable…

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