Even if she really try to implement it, will the people end up paying more taxes just to make this work?
Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts, is running for the presidency in the 2020 elections. She believes that she can implement a healthcare system with one cost for everyone.
It does sound like a great idea in general, because a lot of low/mid income families will benefit from it.
As much I personally want this to be implemented, how much is this going to cost? She says one price for all, but we go back to another issue. We don't all have the same amount of money. Would she do it with equality or we want this to be done with equity for everyone?
If this system gets implemented it would only be fair for everyone to have the same type of healthcare which is what she is talking about. What about about pricing? Would it be the same for all?
I think it should be depending on how much each family pay.
Another issue that we can questions is, will general taxes be raised?
It makes me think for a second that this has really great intention but, if she really wants this to happen she will need to put a lot of work into it. It’s a great idea but I think she still needs to work on her plan to go through with it.
Claudia,
ReplyDeleteHealthcare is no new topic, and I know the majority of Americans can agree that an overhaul to our healthcare system is long overdue. Elizabeth Warren’s proposal of a single price healthcare system might affect middle/low-income citizens in ways we might not understand. As a concern to you and myself, the cost of healthcare is become a more significant concern the older my family becomes. With plans of children in the near future, this proposal and affects weight significantly in my decision.
One of the biggest standouts for me is the possible reduction in employer's healthcare cost for each employee. With a two percent reduction from what employers are paying now, tax revenue will increase by eight trillion. I would hope this would enable more employee’s the choice PPO plans and have more diverse healthcare options. Although the vague nature of state and local governments paying Medicaid expenses alludes me, these taxes sound like citizens will ultimately take the fall for this one. Lastly, an increase in corporate tax can cause a lot of adverse outcomes. Economic growth would reduce; wages would grow slower, which would decrease employment. With the majority of the proposed revenue coming from these three avenues, I am also skeptical as to how much taxes would increase and the quality of care.
With the election or impeachment around the corner, its time for the citizens of this beautiful nation to finally have affordable healthcare. I firmly support greater healthcare access for everyone without having to go bankrupt from surgery.