If you are over the age of 55, the Republican “Obamacare
Replacement” is definitely NOT FOR YOU.
In fact, if the Repub health care plan becomes law, you are going to be
scr**wed healthwise.
The AARP took a look at the provisions of the Repub’s
American Health Care Act. Their
conclusion? It would be a disaster for
anyone over the age of 55.
According to AARP’s analysis, the Republican proposal would:
1. Cause the Medicare Part A Trust fund to go insolvent 4
years earlier than under Obamacare. Say
goodbye to your Medicare in 2024 if not sooner. [Note: Obamacare ADDED 11 years to the life of Medicare.]
2. Cut $25 billion from Medicare Part B between 2017 and
2026 causing the Part B Trust Fund to go insolvent much earlier than it would
under Obamacare.
3. Increase the annual premium for 50-64 year old Americans
by $3,200. Some 64 year olds could see
their premiums go up by as much as $8,400 per year, making health insurance out
of reach for many.
4. “Result in overwhelming cost shifts (for Medicaid) to
states, state taxpayers, and families unable to shoulder the costs of care without
sufficient federal support.” [These
shifts would result in drastic cuts to Medicare program eligibility and services
with disastrous consequences for seniors with low incomes.]
5. Make it harder for older adults and people with
disabilities to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
[Note: On average institutional care is three times more expensive than
home-based care. Your tax dollars would have to make up this difference.]
Read the AARP analysis here:
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