23. Problems
31+ Million Uninsured
No coverage for undocumented
No insurance rate regulation
No drug pricing controls
Narrow networks
High co-pays and deductibles
Administrative waste
Overall Inefficient System
Lack of health security with job loss
29. Medicare is prohibited from negotiating on drugs or bulk medical supplies.
Medicare has greater patient satisfaction than private insurance.
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34. Medicare vs. Public Option
Covers Everyone
Not tied to employment
Eliminates co-pays and
deductibles
Choice of Doctor
Reduces Federal Spending
while insuring everyone
Eliminates administrative
waste and costs.
Negotiates deep discounts in
drugs and costs of services
Excludes undocumented.
Does not eliminate employee
sponsored coverage
Eliminates co-pays and
deductibles for some
Narrow networks
Adds additional costs to our
federal budget.
Still have administrative waste
Does not make system more
efficient or reduce costs of
premiums, drugs, or services
