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In politics?!Quote:
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Chuck here is an excerpt from Medicare eligibility!Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
http://www.money-zine.com/Financial-...e-Eligibility/Quote:
You must also be 65 years or older to receive Medicare unless you have been diagnosed with permanent disability or permanent kidney failure that requires dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Here is an excerpt from Medicaid elligibilty
Neither one of these programs do a thing for a working American that works for a company that doesn't provide Health Care.Quote:
Are You Eligible?
Many groups of people are covered by Medicaid. Even within these groups, though, certain requirements must be met. These may include your age, whether you are pregnant, disabled, blind, or aged; your income and resources (like bank accounts, real property, or other items that can be sold for cash); and whether you are a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted immigrant. The rules for counting your income and resources vary from state to state and from group to group. There are special rules for those who live in nursing homes and for disabled children living at home.
Your child may be eligible for coverage if he or she is a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted immigrant, even if you are not (however, there is a 5-year limit that applies to lawful permanent residents). Eligibility for children is based on the child's status, not the parent's. Also, if someone else's child lives with you, the child may be eligible even if you are not because your income and resources will not count for the child.
In general, you should apply for Medicaid if you have limited income and resources. You must match one of the descriptions below. (Even if you are not sure whether you qualify, if you or someone in your family needs health care, you should apply for Medicaid and have a qualified caseworker in your state evaluate your situation.)
Pregnant Women
Apply for Medicaid if you think you are pregnant. You may be eligible if you are married or single. If you are on Medicaid when your child is born, both you and your child will be covered.
Children and Teenagers
Apply for Medicaid if you are the parent or guardian of a child who is 18 years old or younger and your family's income is limited, or if your child is sick enough to need nursing home care, but could stay home with good quality care at home. If you are a teenager living on your own, the state may allow you to apply for Medicaid on your own behalf or any adult may apply for you. Many states also cover children up to age 21.
Person who is Aged, Blind, and/or Disabled
Apply if you are aged (65 years old or older), blind, or disabled and have limited income and resources. Apply if you are terminally ill and want to get hospice services. Apply if you are aged, blind, or disabled; live in a nursing home; and have limited income and resources. Apply if you are aged, blind, or disabled and need nursing home care, but can stay at home with special community care services. Apply if you are eligible for Medicare and have limited income and resources.
Other Situations
Apply if you are leaving welfare and need health coverage. Apply if you are a family with children under age 18 and have limited income and resources. (You do not need to be receiving a welfare check.) Apply if you have very high medical bills, which you cannot pay (and you are pregnant, under age 18 or over age 65, blind, or disabled).
These Programs are not like European Health Insurance, that provide basic healthcare for all it's citizens.
Get a grip :down:
Yes, especially if you add the medical fees, university/college fees and other fees that here are included in our taxes.Quote:
Originally Posted by fousto
It can't be that bad in Cali.
After all they are spending over a Million Dollars to honor a Drug addicted pedophile!
Easy. Here in the States and I believe Canada too, you do not have to vote with your party. Coalitions are made up of like minded individuals who then vote on legislation. The US Constitution does not mention a word about political parties, and George Washington warned against them in his farewell address.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Who tells you to choose a system that doesn't work. You could build a system that works adequately for 100% of Americans. Those who aren't happy with that could pay extra if they want extra services and preferential treatment. Public and private don't necessarily rule out each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
Ok what's your point? I'm missing it. If you have a job and your employer doesn't provide healthcare, then you go buy it. Sure it's expensive, and that's why I support giving people tax breaks to help afford it. All those conditions outlined in the Medicaid deal sound like they pretty much cover anyone who wants to sign up. And please remember that it is ILLEGEAL for hospitals to turn people away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tazio
If you need medical attention you can get it.
What happens if you don't have a job?Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
Yes, it's similar here in Canada. Members have a free vote, but are sometimes instructed to vote with their party. There can be consequences (public spankings, Max?) for going against your party.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck34
Certain votes are "confidence" votes (such as passing the budget) and if this doesn't get voted through, the government falls, and an election is called.
Let's start by making the system for 15% work properly then. I have no problem with that. In fact I support Medicare/Medicaid reforms. Same goes for the VA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki
You are correct Public and Private don't necessarily rule out each other. However, in the Obama plan they do. By giving the Public option, many employers will drop their healthcare coverage. My employer has already told us that we will be dropped. And without any tax breaks, and being relatively healthy right now, it doesn't make any sence for me to buy healthcare. That is the same decision millions will also make (most likely). And that will drive many insurance providers out of business. And that doesn't even go into all the doctor issues, and quality of care issues.