I don’t think Trump wants to kick those with preexisting conditions off their insurance by repealing ObamaCare. I think he’s made up his mind on this.
Jim, your proposal has merit and it might very well get adopted. I have an alternative.
First, those who have preexisting conditions would be grandfathered in, however after a set deadline those a preexisting condition would have to declare it. To stay covered they will have to continue to pay their premiums or lose coverage.
That’s why it would be wise for anyone after the deadline to buy insurance BEFORE they get sick. The transition period will spike insurance costs and subsidies that will be sunsetted should be used to offset the pain for voters.
This will provide political cover for the Republcans, which is what they want. In the end we can transition to a free market system but the transition is all important.
Graham and McCain won’t be happy even with this plan but all the pressure possible will need to be applied.
The constitution does not delegate the power to “take care of the people” to the federal government. It’s therefore reserved to the states and the people by the tenth amendment.
Preexisting conditions is a bear. If government wants to get involved it would have to be at the local and state levels.