Trump releases his healthcare plan

[kobeunderbite]

HEALTHCARE REFORM TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN

Since March of 2010, the American people have had to suffer under the incredible economic burden of the Affordable Care Act—Obamacare. This legislation, passed by totally partisan votes in the House and Senate and signed into law by the most divisive and partisan President in American history, has tragically but predictably resulted in runaway costs, websites that don’t work, greater rationing of care, higher premiums, less competition and fewer choices. Obamacare has raised the economic uncertainty of every single person residing in this country. As it appears Obamacare is certain to collapse of its own weight, the damage done by the Democrats and President Obama, and abetted by the Supreme Court, will be difficult to repair unless the next President and a Republican congress lead the effort to bring much-needed free market reforms to the healthcare industry.

But none of these positive reforms can be accomplished without Obamacare repeal. On day one of the Trump Administration, we will ask Congress to immediately deliver a full repeal of Obamacare.

However, it is not enough to simply repeal this terrible legislation. We will work with Congress to make sure we have a series of reforms ready for implementation that follow free market principles and that will restore economic freedom and certainty to everyone in this country. By following free market principles and working together to create sound public policy that will broaden healthcare access, make healthcare more affordable and improve the quality of the care available to all Americans.

Any reform effort must begin with Congress. Since Obamacare became law, conservative Republicans have been offering reforms that can be delivered individually or as part of more comprehensive reform efforts. In the remaining sections of this policy paper, several reforms will be offered that should be considered by Congress so that on the first day of the Trump Administration, we can start the process of restoring faith in government and economic liberty to the people.

Congress must act. Our elected representatives in the House and Senate must:

-Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
-Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
-Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
-Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
-Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
-Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
-Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers.

The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans. They are simply a place to start. There are other reforms that might be considered if they serve to lower costs, remove uncertainty and provide financial security for all Americans. And we must also take actions in other policy areas to lower healthcare costs and burdens. Enforcing immigration laws, eliminating fraud and waste and energizing our economy will relieve the economic pressures felt by every American. It is the moral responsibility of a nation’s government to do what is best for the people and what is in the interest of securing the future of the nation.

Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually. If we were to simply enforce the current immigration laws and restrict the unbridled granting of visas to this country, we could relieve healthcare cost pressures on state and local governments.

To reduce the number of individuals needing access to programs like Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program we will need to install programs that grow the economy and bring capital and jobs back to America. The best social program has always been a job – and taking care of our economy will go a long way towards reducing our dependence on public health programs.

Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country. Families, without the ability to get the information needed to help those who are ailing, are too often not given the tools to help their loved ones. There are promising reforms being developed in Congress that should receive bi-partisan support.

To reform healthcare in America, we need a President who has the leadership skills, will and courage to engage the American people and convince Congress to do what is best for the country. These straightforward reforms, along with many others I have proposed throughout my campaign, will ensure that together we will Make America Great Again.

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[CleveTown™]

[Bush4Ever]

At first blush, that actually looks pretty good.

[Robceltsfan]

Allowing health insurance to cross state lines is huge. Thumbs up.

[americaninfidel]

I like it. People who consider Trump nothing but a blowhard are mistaken; there is substance underneath the bluster.

[Robceltsfan]

I like it. People who consider Trump nothing but a blowhard are mistaken; there is substance underneath the bluster.

Once he wins the nomination, and he will win the nomination, I hope he can control the idiocy and let people see what he actually has in store.

[Buckets]

I like it. People who consider Trump nothing but a blowhard are mistaken; there is substance underneath the bluster.

Once he wins the nomination, and he will win the nomination, I hope he can control the idiocy and let people see what he actually has in store.

I think a start would be if he drops the whole "border wall with Mexico"

[kobeunderbite]

I like it. People who consider Trump nothing but a blowhard are mistaken; there is substance underneath the bluster.

Once he wins the nomination, and he will win the nomination, I hope he can control the idiocy and let people see what he actually has in store.

I think a start would be if he drops the whole "border wall with Mexico"

Explain why that isn't a good idea.

[Kingcarl24]

At first blush, that actually looks pretty good.

I agree. First thing of Trumps I can actually get behind.

[thedangerouskitchen]

The Donald is going to Make America Great Again... and in the process he's going to take a giant dump right on top of the heads of the flaming Liberals, the Media slime, the Established "career politicians" (both Dem and Rep alike), and all the blind, brainwashed sheep of society who have been ripping him apart all these months.

[Y2K]

Once he wins the nomination, and he will win the nomination, I hope he can control the idiocy and let people see what he actually has in store.

I think a start would be if he drops the whole "border wall with Mexico"

Explain why that isn't a good idea.

The execution of it is too expensive.

[Bush4Ever]

The execution of it is too expensive.

Compared to what alternatives?

[kobeunderbite]

I think a start would be if he drops the whole "border wall with Mexico"

Explain why that isn't a good idea.

The execution of it is too expensive.

No it isn't. As I have explained to you before, $10 billion wouldn't be too great of a cost, nor would the price if it were ten times that estimated figure.

Explain to me exactly why it would be too great of a cost and what the direct negative results from spending that money would be. Also explain your alternative plan for curbing illegal immigration.

[Y2K]

The execution of it is too expensive.

Compared to what alternatives?

A plan that:

1. gives many of these illegal immigrants LEGAL STATUS to work in certain industries through a work program

2. Beefing up security at the borders

Building a 20+ billion dollar wall that will take a billion dollars yearly to guard and maintain isn't going to eliminate the flow of illegals and won't resolve the issue of 12+ million undocumented immigrants that already reside in the country.

[kobeunderbite]

The execution of it is too expensive.

Compared to what alternatives?

A plan that:

1. gives many of these illegal immigrants LEGAL STATUS to work in certain industries

2. Beefing up security at the borders

Building a 20+ billion dollar wall that will take a billion dollars yearly to guard and maintain isn't going to eliminate the flow of illegals and won't resolve the issue of 12+ million undocumented immigrants that already reside in the country.

1. Trump's plan is all about giving many of the deportees the opportunity to re enter legally.
2. There is no greater border security than what Trump is proposing.
3. It will definitely eliminate the flow of illegals, walls work in other countries and will work in America. There's very little chance of crossing a walled border without the leave of the other country. Additionally, Donald has also made extensive proposals regarding deporting the illegals currently in the county while giving the good ones the means to re enter legally. Pretending that he doesn't have a plan for the illegals already in America or that his plan in regards to them is the wall is dishonest and irresponsible.

Your post honestly sucked.

[rileymartin]

"Completely repeal Obamacare" This is going to be a huge obstacle...

"Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system" Not terrible, but will the GOP buy in?


"Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)" People already are


"The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans" How do we know?


"Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually" This sounds great, but we have been hearing this rhetoric for a long time with no action.


" Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country" reforms attempted by Obama, only to be repealed or poison pills added by Congress.


At the end of the day, Trump has offered nothing all that groundbreaking.

[Johnnyblazzed]

I like it. People who consider Trump nothing but a blowhard are mistaken; there is substance underneath the bluster.

Though I believe Trump is a blow hard on the trail, there is a method to his madness. He is actually brilliantly working his campaign.

"Donald Trump, whose big Super Tuesday night brings him one step closer to the November ballot, has been running a general election campaign from the beginning.

Trump and his inner circle never advertised this, of course, and are amused by how the media have largely missed the strategy...

But Democrats have been accusing Republicans of wanting to gut the programs for a generation. Trump’s position—that people paid into the program and deserve to reap the benefits—plays well in a general election, especially since he hopes to peel off some working-class Democrats and independents.

In his press conference last night, Trump again sung the praises of Planned Parenthood, saying he would only defund the group’s abortion services—despite what the “so-called conservatives” think. This may be anathema to conservative Republicans who despise the group and are ardently pro-life. But his stance could appeal to suburban women who might otherwise view a Republican nominee as hostile...

The general-election strategy was also evident in Trump’s travel schedule. While some pundits questions why he wasn’t spending more time in Iowa or New Hampshire, he would jet off for rallies in Alabama and Mississippi or Massachusetts and Vermont. This was in part because he would need those states later in the primaries, but also to lay the groundwork for November."

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[Kingcarl24]

"Completely repeal Obamacare" This is going to be a huge obstacle...

"Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system" Not terrible, but will the GOP buy in?


"Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)" People already are


"The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans" How do we know?


"Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually" This sounds great, but we have been hearing this rhetoric for a long time with no action.


" Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country" reforms attempted by Obama, only to be repealed or poison pills added by Congress.


At the end of the day, Trump has offered nothing all that groundbreaking.

Allowing the sale of health insurance across state lines would be huge and would definitely create competition that would then drop prices. That idea has been talked about for awhile now and I still don't see how it hasn't been put into action yet.

[Johnnyblazzed]

"Completely repeal Obamacare" This is going to be a huge obstacle...

"Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system" Not terrible, but will the GOP buy in?


"Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)" People already are


"The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans" How do we know?


"Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually" This sounds great, but we have been hearing this rhetoric for a long time with no action.


" Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country" reforms attempted by Obama, only to be repealed or poison pills added by Congress.


At the end of the day, Trump has offered nothing all that groundbreaking.

Free market health insurance, aka, ability to purchase health insurance across state lines is groundbreaking. Allowing prescription drugs to be imported, reducing medication cost is groundbreaking as well.

[Robceltsfan]

"Completely repeal Obamacare" This is going to be a huge obstacle...

"Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system" Not terrible, but will the GOP buy in?


"Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)" People already are


"The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans" How do we know?


"Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually" This sounds great, but we have been hearing this rhetoric for a long time with no action.


" Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country" reforms attempted by Obama, only to be repealed or poison pills added by Congress.


At the end of the day, Trump has offered nothing all that groundbreaking.

Free market health insurance, aka, ability to purchase health insurance across state lines is groundbreaking. Allowing prescription drugs to be imported, reducing medication cost is groundbreaking as well.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS

I've wanted this to happen for a long, long time.