Specific Trump Plan on Obamacare

[cscollis]

For all of you whining about not having a specific plan, well here it is: TRUMPS plan will actually work to lower prices using market forces.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We really need Trump as president, a businessman will look for the best solution because its in his DNA.

[T1]

Someone wrote that for him. He said he liked the individual mandate a couple of weeks ago (then mumbled a bunch of incoherent nonsense)

[cscollis]

So T1, just say you don't believe that this is his policy from Trumps own website and Trump will disavow it.

This shows what kind of people Trump will hire to run the country and it seems to me that this is the best plan I have seen to repeal and replace Ocare. He will hire the brightest outside the government establishment.

Trump will not be writing policy but if he hires people that write policy like this, I am even more excited to vote for Trump.

[T1]

Yeah, maybe he will hire Ted Cruz to run everything for him. But he does think Hillary is brilliant, so I won't be holding my breath on that.

[cscollis]

Ted Cruz is getting the scotus job.

[T1]

Ted Cruz is getting the scotus job.

Only if a conservative is elected some day. Trump thinks Cruz is a slimy liar. And he thinks conservatives in general are nutjobs.

[PawDawg]

Nothing earth shattering in the 7 point plan.

Anybody who refers to Obamacare as inurance is not at all informed.

[Woof!]

There's really no federal law preventing an insurance company from crossing state lines. If a "red state" wanted to do this to prove that it will drastically reduce costs, all they have to do is let them in.

[johnnylightnin]

Cruz could never be confirmed for SCOTUS. I'm not happy about that, but it's true.

[Hanover Dawg]

Someone wrote that for him. He said he liked the individual mandate a couple of weeks ago (then mumbled a bunch of incoherent nonsense)

You can debate about Obamacare, about selling insurance across state lines, about the long term solvency of Medicare or Medicaid, about the plan of Trump or other candidates, and other health care related issues. The best approach that I can suggest is to require that our lawmakers and government employees have the same health care options, plans, and costs of we, the people (taxpayers). Them taking care of their selfish interests would benefit the taxpayers. There is no reason for us to permit an elite political class with benefits superior to ours, paid for by us.