California weighs huge health care remake - dumping insurers

San Jose Mercury-News ^ | April 26, 2017 | By JONATHAN J. COOPER

[Oldeconomybuyer]

A proposal considered by California lawmakers would substantially remake the health care system of the nation’s most populous state by eliminating insurance companies and guaranteeing coverage for everyone.

The idea known as single-payer health care has long been popular on the left and is getting a new look in California as President Donald Trump struggles to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama’s health care law.

The proposal, promoted by the state’s powerful nursing union and two Democratic senators, is a longshot. But supporters hope the time is right to persuade lawmakers in California, where Democrats like to push the boundaries of liberal public policy and are eager to stand up to the Republican president.

The measure would guarantee health coverage with no out-of-pocket costs for all California residents, including people living in the country illegally.

Private insurers would be barred from covering the same services, essentially eliminating them from the marketplace. Instead, a new state agency would contract with health care providers such as doctors and hospitals and pay the bills for everyone.

However, an essential question is still unanswered: Where will the money come from?

[nuke_road_warrior]

Step 1: split Cali into three states, Northern Cali (North of SF Bay excluding Oakland and Sacramento), West Cali (SF LA SD Oakland and Sacramento), Central Cali (whats left)

Step 2: West Cali secedes, becomes nation of Mexifornia excluding U.S Military bases.

Step 3: Extend the wall north to surround Mexifornia.

Step 4: Withhold any federal grants to Mexifornia.

Step 5: Pass the popcorn :-)

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Vermont did try. See my post.

[umgud]

People will come from all the world for medical vacations in CA.

[stylin19a]

All this plan needs is lots all of the money from the rest of the country.

fixed.

[hal ogen]

Hahahaaaaaa. Buffoons on parade. This better than a 1950’s county fair “freak show”. Pass the popcorn.

[lowbridge]

“Where will the money come from?”

If its going to be free, then why does it need money? /s

[FatherofFive]

The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money

[ducttape45]

That’s why, when the USA finally succumbs to the militant leftists, California will be among the worst places to be.

[lowbridge]

"including people living in the country illegally."

Cuidado de salud gratis! En adelante a california todo el mundo!

[outofsalt]

Single payer healthcare and free tuition?! Why not unicorns and rainbows?
They are over a $1,000,000,000,000 in debt right now.

[Hawthorn]

>> California was once a pretty good place to live <<

Still is, if you’ve got unlimited money.

[MileHi]

LOL. They’re all democRats. No way this isn’t a disaster.

[sanjuanbob]

I don’t think it’s a wise thing at all..mainly as someone else said, due to fraud. But what if everyone was covered with an annual deductible of $3k per person?

[faithhopecharity]

Y a. Well, when I become a super-rich communist Chinese factory manager i will let you know. There’s hope. After all, if Bruce Jenner can pass as a woman and Obama pass as an American, anything’s possible.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

But what if everyone was covered with an annual deductible of $3k per person?

That's $1000/month for a family of four.

[Nifster]

The money will come from California taxpayers

[libertylover]

<>The measure envisions using all public money now spent on health care — from Medicare, Medicaid, federal public health funds and “Obamacare” subsidies

All federal money, not California-only money.

[Nifster]

Yes it was

[CurlyDave]

...There’s hope. After all, if Bruce Jenner can pass as a woman and Obama pass as an American, anything’s possible...

And don't forget Michael Jackson. The story of how a young black man grew up to be an old white woman.

[faithhopecharity]

oh yeah, michael jackson. i forgot about him/her/it