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Baitball Blogger

(51,446 posts)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:14 PM Saturday

So I hear Donald Trump came up with his health plan.

He wants to transfer the money the government gives to the insurance companies to the insured so they can pick their own insurance.

I don't have a link. I saw what was a truth social post on facebook.

So, this was his health plan? Much like the voucher systems for schools. Now that I think about it, that voucher system is probably the Republican plan for education too. Less direct responsibility, and more passing money to their cronies.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1432777384881602&set=a.768182254674455

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BOSSHOG

(44,115 posts)
1. Just come up with shit
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:19 PM
Saturday

When you dont know how to lead or inspire or govern. Don’t rely on the house and senate to do their job. That would require leadership. Just holler at people. Trumps only purpose in life now is to cover up THE EPSTEIN FILES CHOCK FULL OF PEDOPHILIA. Who has time for healthcare and feeding the poor? Hes just the president of the United States. Give the boy a break. Between naps.

underpants

(193,874 posts)
5. Insurance companies would need a complete health workup on individuals
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:40 PM
Saturday

or they’d have no way to asses risk and underwriting.

Wounded Bear

(63,486 posts)
4. Repubs have been pushing vouchers for decades...
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:28 PM
Saturday

Mostly in education, I guess. Problem is, the vouchers tend to steer people into religious based schools, which many, like me, think is contrary to the 1st Amendment.

Without some mechanism to control how much companies charge for the insurance, it tends to be fairly worthless. People are still priced out.

Lovie777

(21,094 posts)
6. Yea, but there is a governmental Department of Education where federal tex dollars go to.................
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:44 PM
Saturday

instead supporting majority of public schools, after care, they want to used those monies for vouchers, which so far ain't working properly.

Where is the money coming from to give to people/families regarding health insurance? That means the Federal government would have to charge the people additional taxes, and it would still come up short. ACA is working, extend the subsides.

Raftergirl

(1,758 posts)
7. And the same insurance companies will receive the money. And many dumb people will just keep the money
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 02:44 PM
Saturday

and go without insurance. And of course that money come close to what they would have to pay if they get very sick, need operations, etc.

It’s the same stupid idea they trot out for getting rid of social security.

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