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Democratic senators propose lowering Medicare age from 65 to 50
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:27 am
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:27 am
New proposal to lower Medicare age to 50 (warning - yahoo article)
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Recent research shows that lowering the age limit of Medicare coverage could even be life-saving for some.
Diagnoses of certain cancers are disproportionately higher among people 65 and older, compared to those 64 and younger, according to a recent Stanford University study.
The study’s authors concluded that “many people are delaying their care for financial reasons until they get health insurance through Medicare.”
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More than a quarter of adults approaching retirement have little to no confidence they’ll be able to afford health insurance over the next year.
And 45% have little to no confidence they’ll be able to afford the cost of their health insurance once they retire, according to a 2019 survey from the University of Michigan.
Sounds like they might want to wait until 65 to retire?
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Right now, a 60-year-old with an annual income of $51,000 — which is a little more than four times the poverty level — would have to pay a premium of $4,420 a year for a silver health plan on the Obamacare exchanges, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
I don't doubt that. But what job with that level of income doesn't provide at least some employer sponsored health coverage?
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Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:29 am to Powerman
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Sounds like they might want to wait until 65 to retire?
Right, but keep in mind, the goal of the article isn't to bridge some mythical gap as they suggest.
This is another step towards single-payer.
Which is the end goal.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:29 am to Powerman
People always confuse/manipulate the terms health insurance with healthcare.
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 11:31 am
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:35 am to Powerman
WTF?!?
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:38 am to Powerman
Why would we encourage people to retire early if they can not take care of themselves?
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:42 am to Powerman
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Diagnoses of certain cancers are disproportionately higher among people 65 and older, compared to those 64 and younger, according to a recent Stanford University study.
Wow they must have some fricking geniuses in Palo Alto!
And its not "disproportionate" older people have a much higher risk, it would be like saying people who try to climb mount Everest have a disproportionate rate of dying from climbing mount everest from those who don't. That's not even the correct use of the term.
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 4/25/21 at 11:48 am to Powerman
quote:As would a national speed limit of 15 MPH.
Recent research shows that lowering the age limit of Medicare coverage could even be life-saving for some.
quote:If they won’t spend their own money on their health... why should they get other people’s money for it?
The study’s authors concluded that “many people are delaying their care for financial reasons until they get health insurance through Medicare.”
quote:So fix the problem government created with... more government!! Brilliant!
no confidence they’ll be able to afford the cost of their health insurance ....
Right now, a 60-year-old with an annual income of $51,000 — which is a little more than four times the poverty level — would have to pay a premium of $4,420 a year for a silver health plan on the Obamacare exchange
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 11:50 am
Posted on 4/25/21 at 12:01 pm to Powerman
The Unaffordable Care Act was a failure.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 12:11 pm to Powerman
I want the same for my Military Retirement benefits.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 1:10 pm to Powerman
50 is insane. Maybe 62 and lower full retirement from 67 1/2 to 62 at double current payments.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 1:30 pm to Powerman
quote:
Right now, a 60-year-old with an annual income of $51,000 — which is a little more than four times the poverty level — would have to pay a premium of $4,420 a year for a silver health plan on the Obamacare exchanges, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
That silver plan must suck, or they're lying about it. Soon to be retirees and recent retirees I know are looking at $16,800 for less coverage than they have employed. $1,400 per month.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 2:51 pm to Powerman
I swear the only people worse than pro athletes when it comes to handling money are the bastards we send to congress to represent us.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 4:54 pm to Powerman
Should be raised to 75, along with SS.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:12 pm to Powerman
Did you vote for Biden Powerman?
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