Harris Proposes that Medicar cover Long-Term Care at Home

[Anonymous]

Maybe we could stop giving billions to Israel and help our seniors instead?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one would be happier than me if this aid came about.

However

We have such a large number of aging people about to need this care and it is SO expensive.

I don't understand how we could pay for it, as a nation.

That’s what’s so fantastic about lying liars who lie.
You don’t have to actually deliver on promises or say how you will pay for it, as long as the idea sounds helpful and appealing, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would bankrupt the country.

That’s not a flaw. That’s the plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe we could stop giving billions to Israel and help our seniors instead?

Maybe. Hope you’re brushing up on your Arabic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can be sure the program will be means tested and have other limitations that will mean the DCUM demographic won’t be eligible for it.

OTOH, there may be many DCUMers with parents who could pass the means test and benefit from this.

[Anonymous]

She wants to give $25K for home down payments, she went along with student loan repayments and now long term care? Did she mention where the money might come from? Wait for it…we will be taxed for it!

[Anonymous]

It could be funded by making a stipulation that anyone who is under the program becomes a DNR/DNI and is no longer eligible for surgery.

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Anonymous wrote:She wants to give $25K for home down payments, she went along with student loan repayments and now long term care? Did she mention where the money might come from? Wait for it…we will be taxed for it!

Yes, she wants to give first time home buyers money to increase home ownership, at the same time proposing this medicare thing to keep seniors in their homes....where are all these homes coming from?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one would be happier than me if this aid came about.

However

We have such a large number of aging people about to need this care and it is SO expensive.

I don't understand how we could pay for it, as a nation.

Track down all the money people stole from the pandemic payroll stimulus relief thingy. Take it back from them with interest. Done.

This should be done regardless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one would be happier than me if this aid came about.

However

We have such a large number of aging people about to need this care and it is SO expensive.

I don't understand how we could pay for it, as a nation.

Track down all the money people stole from the pandemic payroll stimulus relief thingy. Take it back from them with interest. Done.

This should be done regardless.

That money is long gone and the social parasites who spent it all are completely incapable of paying it back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a waiver program for the poorest but the income care is limited to 10 hrs a week. Would be lovely to see Medicare cover more!

So let's get some things straight.

Medicare is for elderly.

Medicaid is for the poor and has asset qualifications.

Both programs are currently going insolvent in the next decade - even without this program. So no people did pay in all that much over the years.

Even if this passes good luck finding reputable people to be in house aids.

[Anonymous]

I don't love it. There is no means testing for Medicare. I'd rather see Medicaid made available to more people than at present.

[Anonymous]

We could start by taxing the hell out of the 400 people at the very top, and deporting that illegal immigrant Elon Musk with all expatriation tax applied.

Stop clutching about your taxes. We need more taxes, but not for most of us. Start telling your representatives to tax the super rich and corporations. Look at income inequality. We are becoming a two tiered society, and that never ends well for anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/08/kamala-harris-howard-stern-colbert-view/

Probably a long shot, but would be so helpful for many.

Look, I'm voting for Harris, but I'm getting really tired of the pandering by both candidates.

Medicare ALREADY COVERS in-home care. There are criteria to meet, but it already covers it.

Or is this about nursing homes? Medicare already covers medical services in nursing homes. And Medicaid covers the nursing homes themselves. If the supposition is that you shouldn't have to spend down everything to qualify for Medicaid, that would no doubt be popular, but I'd have a huge problem with it from a policy perspective.

But, to repeat: Medicare already covers in-home care. So, what's the proposed change?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a waiver program for the poorest but the income care is limited to 10 hrs a week. Would be lovely to see Medicare cover more!

So let's get some things straight.

Medicare is for elderly.

Medicaid is for the poor and has asset qualifications.

Both programs are currently going insolvent in the next decade - even without this program. So no people did pay in all that much over the years.

Even if this passes good luck finding reputable people to be in house aids.

Medicaid does not pay for elderly care. Its a waiver program called long term medicaid. Different income requirements.