Employers fail to provide coverage for tens of millions of full-time workers, many of whom only qualify for Medicaid because of their near-poverty wages.
Yes a very thoughtful and thorough discussion. When working years ago in a medical practice I came across multiple new hires of a local Walmart. When I asked if the company provided health insurance they answered the day they were hired they were given a form to apply for Medicaid coverage for their health insurance. I am sure things have changed since then, but I was disgusted by one of the richest families in U.S. barely paying livable wages and dumping insurance coverage onto the state.
So where are we headed?? The big beautiful bill is probably a done deal. We are headed for hard times. Sending letters to Congress members is barely enough and mostly ineffective where needed. The wholesale bribery of our lawmakers and certain courts is set against the people. The proposed increased funding of the military appears to be a ploy to enforce possible martial law. Tax breaks to the rich and powerful will keep them at bay. It comes down to people and communities supporting each other. And the need for a mass uprising to overthrow this catastrophic system of pure evil and corruption. Then hopefully a more sane and empathetic government that treats all humans and our environment fairly and with respect. It will be a battle.
All true and don’t forget minimum wage. We don’t offer a livable wage to most people along with no child care. I don’t mind paying taxes as long as it goes to our people, not subsidies for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Thanks very much for the thorough and detailed discussion of this travesty. Walmart, McDonalds, Walgreens and Publix are among those marketing "low prices" on the back of their low-wage workers.
This has been going on for decades and is getting worse by the day.
Honestly, how many chances are we going to give to private I insurance companies? Just make it universal coverage, period. Do we want people to have access to healthcare or not.
Incredibly detailed and helpful. There is an irony that the party that faults gov't red tape with hamstringing economic growth is pushing it here. One minor comment regarding the ACA subsidies through 2025. They honestly seem to create gross inequities. The subsidy even for folks well above median can be >75%. Independent contractors thus pay very little while 'working stiffs' and their companies pay full freight. And when you pay very little, there's less incentive to reduce healthcare spending.
Yes a very thoughtful and thorough discussion. When working years ago in a medical practice I came across multiple new hires of a local Walmart. When I asked if the company provided health insurance they answered the day they were hired they were given a form to apply for Medicaid coverage for their health insurance. I am sure things have changed since then, but I was disgusted by one of the richest families in U.S. barely paying livable wages and dumping insurance coverage onto the state.
So where are we headed?? The big beautiful bill is probably a done deal. We are headed for hard times. Sending letters to Congress members is barely enough and mostly ineffective where needed. The wholesale bribery of our lawmakers and certain courts is set against the people. The proposed increased funding of the military appears to be a ploy to enforce possible martial law. Tax breaks to the rich and powerful will keep them at bay. It comes down to people and communities supporting each other. And the need for a mass uprising to overthrow this catastrophic system of pure evil and corruption. Then hopefully a more sane and empathetic government that treats all humans and our environment fairly and with respect. It will be a battle.
All true and don’t forget minimum wage. We don’t offer a livable wage to most people along with no child care. I don’t mind paying taxes as long as it goes to our people, not subsidies for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Thanks very much for the thorough and detailed discussion of this travesty. Walmart, McDonalds, Walgreens and Publix are among those marketing "low prices" on the back of their low-wage workers.
This has been going on for decades and is getting worse by the day.
https://www.joepaduda.com/2005/04/03/medicaid_subsid/
Thank you for calling this out in the clearest terms. Our health care system is a disgrace ...
Honestly, how many chances are we going to give to private I insurance companies? Just make it universal coverage, period. Do we want people to have access to healthcare or not.
Incredibly detailed and helpful. There is an irony that the party that faults gov't red tape with hamstringing economic growth is pushing it here. One minor comment regarding the ACA subsidies through 2025. They honestly seem to create gross inequities. The subsidy even for folks well above median can be >75%. Independent contractors thus pay very little while 'working stiffs' and their companies pay full freight. And when you pay very little, there's less incentive to reduce healthcare spending.
Thanks for highlighting this little spoken of truth.