IMO, Medicare should remain as is; for those at least age 65, who paid into the system during their working years.
It’s not free for retirees and shouldn’t be free for others.
I just received my notice of SSA benefits for 2020, which indicates I’ll get $33 more per month AND that my deduction for Medicare will increase to $145/mo. That increase is more than the raise I’ll get in the SSA payment. ...I only have Medicare A and B coverage, so can only imagine the monthly deductions for those who also have C and D coverage.
I’ve had Medicare for over 12 years and they have only paid about $300 for my rarely needed medical services.
It’s ludicrous for Sanders, et al, to keep promising Medicare for all and that it will be free!
One size fits all is killing thousands every day.