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They vote in massive numbers, young generations don’t.  So here we are.  It’s as simple as that. 
Millennials and Gen Z far outnumber the Silent Generation and Boomers at this point.  If we voted at the rates they do government would care more about us.
Why not everyone?! We get sick too! And we’re poorer!! >

Wouldn’t that be socialism though? >

Socislism = workers own the means of production. 
So no, healthcare for all is not SoCiAliSm >

The use of the word "socialism" is not limited to textbook economic socialism.  Words evolve.
Republicans complain that Social Security and Medicare are socialism.  They complain that universal child care is socialism.  They complain that public libraries are socialism.  
See? >

I know that. 
My definition is not just textbook, it is actual practical core Socialism. America is not Socialist. Americans do not own the means of production, not even close. The 1% Oligarchs do.
Medicare and Social Security are actually Capitalism! 
I worked for and paid for my Medicare and my Social Security. I own them as much as I own all my other assets, my car, my land, my home. 
That is Capitalism. Facts Matter >

Cool. Do not-Medicare and not-older American next. Kick it off with prescription goods beginning with "A," and ditch the refund and rebate model in favor of wholesale shopping and collective bargaining with the highest pile of stable, fuck-you currency in the developed world, ever. >

They stole money from those of on Medicare to help fund Obama care. And all government health care like Medicare sucks compared to what I  before turning 65. >

The Oregon Healthcare Plan is impressive. When it first started back in the 90s it actually broke with national law, so they had to be issued a waiver from Clinton. There have been some major bumps in the road but since 2011 when they implemented CCOs it’s been vastly improving.
For Medicaid recipients, all care is free. There are zero fee prescription costs, zero monthly premiums, and dental and mental health are included. Vision on some plans. It’s not that bad, as Medicaid goes. 
We are also the only state in the country that has inshrined the right to affordable healthcare into our state constitution. It’s also illegal here to charge any patient more than $75 for their insulin. With the changes to the state constitution, it’s expected that there will be more legislation passed that addresses patient costs on private insurance (like they’ve done with insulin). The future looks bright. >

I just transferred to Oregon State University from FL, and I am blown away by how different the vibe is. Obviously nowhere is perfect, but my experience with Oregon and many Oregonians has been like walking into Miss Honey’s classroom after knowing nothing but the misery of being raised by the Wormwood’s your whole life. Oregon has been a balm for my spirit. I’d love nothing more than to settle in Oregon for the rest of my life, haha. >

I’m also obsessed with it here !!! 
I grew up in Portland, but then I left … lived in 7 other states (never Florida though!). I just moved back last spring. Best decision. I even somehow truly missed all the rainy weather 🙈
I’ve just never felt in any other state (generally speaking!) that the people there were my people like I do here. I was always the only weirdo saying hi to all the strangers on hiking trails and getting confused awkward responses. (Though, I think that’s also a mountain west thing). And I’d always be trying to find out ahead of time what “people wear” to whatever thing I was doing because growing up in OR … no one ever gaf. Jeans and a hoody were appropriate for 95% of all things! Along with anything else, really. 
Like, I just went to a “secret” concert the other day? But that anyone could go to, not exclusive or anything. Just silly and fun! Before the location is revealed, they post info about wheelchair accessibility etc. so it’s still fun waiting for the location but everyone can plan. And the whole point was basically just so local artists could get exposure in a fun way and from people that likely wouldn’t have heard of them otherwise. The whole thing felt so Oregon to me. Like a hug from an old friend. 
I hope you stick around after your studies! 
Oh oh, also … could totally not be your thing, but there are some great rockhounding spots in Corvallis, and over by Newport, in Yaquina Bay, there’s great spots for clamming (I’ve never eaten a clam, but it’s still a lot of messy fun trying to catch one!). >

This is good news. It's just too bad that millions of Americans are about to be booted from Medicare and Medicaid due to the omnibus bill that broke the link between the public health emergency and extended health coverage. >

If they don't meet the eligibility for Medicare or Medicaid, then why should they stay on it? Your article already mentions that they qualify for ACA plans and subsidies or employer health insurance. >

They should stay on it for the same reason they qualified for it under the pandemic emergency. That is, because the ACA and other subsidies are insufficient. Not only are the pandemic healthcare subsidies not enough, but we need to be expanding healthcare, not cutting it. >

They didn't legislate this during the pandemic because ACA subsidies are insufficient. They did it because they were expecting the economic impacts to be larger and longer lasting due to COVID affecting health insurance. That's not the case and since the emergency is over, there's no need for a temporary pandemic response law like this. >

I don't disagree about the reason republicans agreed to expand healthcare during the pandemic. I know they wouldn't agree to do it otherwise. However, unless you're trying to argue that the ACA subsidies are sufficient to provide everyone with healthcare after they are booted from Medicaid (in which case, you would be very wrong), it's irrelevant to my point.
I am not arguing the legality of the legislation. Both the democrats and the republicans agreed to the omnibus bill that removes the link between the public health emergency and the expanded coverage in December. There is no question it is legal. I'm arguing that people need the coverage and we should be expanding healthcare, not cutting it.
The health emergency is not over, it's still in effect. In case you were talking figuratively, we're still very much in danger from COVID. We're not taking precautions anymore. People aren't getting vaccinated or boosted at the rates they should be. We're barely testing. We're not distancing. We're still getting new variants (read up on XBB 1.5). >

If you think coverage needs to be expanded that's fine, but it needs to be enacted through an appropriate mechanism. Saying they can't remove people from these programs because an emergency is still in effect 3 years later when that's not true, is not the proper mechanism for your goal. The health and economic impacts from COVID are nothing like March 2020, so we don't require bills like this anymore. >

The emergency is still in effect... that's an objective fact. The only reason people are being removed from Medicaid now is because the omnibus bill passed in December 2022 removed the link between the Medicaid expansion and the public health emergency order.
You're okay with coverage being expanded through the appropriate mechanism because you know republicans control the House for the next 2 years and will never allow it to pass. It's disingenuous.
The fact is, regardless of the state of the pandemic, we need healthcare expansion, not healthcare cuts. This is a healthcare cut, therefore it's bad. End of story. >

Biden declared the emergency from COVID over, and COVID today is not as bad as it was in March 2020 when we enacted temporary measures like this. Those are objective facts. It's not necessary to keep people on these programs forever if they don't meet the criteria because there is no need for it. 

You're okay with coverage being expanded through the appropriate mechanism because you know republicans control the House for the next 2 years and will never allow it to pass. It's disingenuous.

No it's not, it's expecting Congress to pass laws stating their intent instead of trying to make temporary measures permanent when that wasn't ever intended. 

This is a healthcare cut, therefore it's bad. End of story.

No, it's people not qualifying for a program because they aren't disadvantaged like they were before, and now have other insurance available. >

He didn't declare it over. It is an objective fact that it's still in effect, look it up. You're probably referring to an off-the-cuff comment he made while touring an auto plant. It doesn't hold any official weight.
Congress isn't going to pass laws stating their intent. The 118th Congress isn't going to pass anything. Republicans are going to block everything that comes through the House for the next 2 years no matter what it is just to obstruct the democrats.
The article I linked states that approximately 6 million people that qualify for Medicaid are going to lose their coverage over this, and you're telling me it's not necessary. What a joke. Even before COVID, millions were going without any coverage at all, let alone adequate coverage. Some people are paying thousands of dollars per month for their premiums. The healthcare system is a joke. We need to expand health coverage, not cut it. Pandemic or no pandemic. >

It was an off-the-cuff remark, but it set the tone for his Administration easing off the gas when it comes to pandemic response. I work as a lobbyist in that area, and to say it deflated the balloon is an understatement. We saw an immediate shift at the NSC, OMB, and within relevant departments to a “COVID is over, let’s move on” mindset. His words let the train leave the station, so to speak, so it did hold a lot of weight. What it didn’t do is trigger an end to the declaration, which was a saving grace for us (the public health policy crowd.)
I sort of agree on Congress, but it’s not true that nothing will get done. If codifying the extension was the sole priority of Senate Democrats or of both chambers, that would be stuck somewhere like the NDAA, which is a must-pass, so fast. It isn’t, so your point stands. 
I tend to agree with the other poster on the merits of letting a temporary extension expire, if only due to the way toplines and funding will go this year. I get that is a very DC-based way to view what is a lifeline for so many, but just like the ACA, the cost can’t not be part of the conversation over whether to extend something meant to be temporary. >

On one hand I am glad that this is happening but on the other hand I just think it's weird when we occasionally acknowledge that government intervention is necessary and then act like it is a complete nonstarter in other similar situations. >


Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.

WTF America 
One step forward, immediately one step back >

Can't wait to reap all those savings🙄🙄🙄 >

The price of American free dumb. Funny that I just got done trying to educate another misguided redditor about the 2016 election and now I read this story that belongs with all the rest in the "Bernie fucking told you so" file. >

Somehow it seems like we spend all of our money on the elderly. >

How fucked up is it that the generations that allowed skyrocketing medical prices, and rampant government corruption, to happen now have to be protected from it?  Makes me sick.  And I know it’s unethical, but their voting history should be taken into account when deciding if they get reduced drug prices.