Trump wins Indiana. Clinton wins presidency.

Only thing I know for certain is that "single payer" will happen without question if the dems stay in power. I haven't hear him say anything about that during the campaign, but I've heard that he said it a while back.
 
Grey Colson said:
Only thing I know for certain is that "single payer" will happen without question if the dems stay in power. I haven't hear him say anything about that during the campaign, but I've heard that he said it a while back.
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Trumps plan:
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/healthcare-reform
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
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- Jamie
 
Like I said, I had heard he said that. Maybe since he's seen how wonderful it's been so far, he'll think again.
 
Guard Dad said:
I'm not a never Trumper, but some of these things he can't do...at least not without cooperation from congress. Hopefully, he will get some if he wins.

But there are some other things he says he'll do that I don't like. EX: He is for single payer health insurance. While he'll probably do it better than the liberals would, that's not the answer. And what happens after he's gone and the Dems are back in power? You know they'll use it to buy votes.
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Regarding the health system, Trump has mentioned the ability to purchase insurance across state lines. That in itself will drastically help control premiums.
 
J-man said:
Regarding the health system, Trump has mentioned the ability to purchase insurance across state lines. That in itself will drastically help control premiums.
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I agree with that part. It's the single payer part I don't like.

Government and employer involvement has caused this mess. More of either will not fix it.

Only a private solution that puts power back into the hands of the individual and takes advantage of the magic of market competition will lower costs and improve service.

Unfortunately, neither party is interested in giving up any of their power.
 
As it stands right now we pay about $800 a month for health insurance and I can't find a doctor who will take it. I had to pay cash for a doctor's appointment last week so that I could get prescriptions refilled. And I got a nice bill in the mail 2 days ago. Hillary sure as heck isn't going to do anything to fix this, so I have to say that if the election were held tomorrow I would vote for Trump. That is unless he picks Cruz as his VP. I really don't think he will.
 
jenilyn said:
As it stands right now we pay about $800 a month for health insurance and I can't find a doctor who will take it. I had to pay cash for a doctor's appointment last week so that I could get prescriptions refilled. And I got a nice bill in the mail 2 days ago. Hillary sure as heck isn't going to do anything to fix this, so I have to say that if the election were held tomorrow I would vote for Trump. That is unless he picks Cruz as his VP. I really don't think he will.
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Agree, except for the part about Cruz. I wish people would put politics and rhetoric aside and get to know who he really is. He's not the blood sucking vampire (even though he kinda looks like one) that some have made him out to be. I just feel bad that the guy and his family have endured such viscous attacks. Politics is a dirty business and a lot of things are fair game. False charges of adultery, child abuse/molestation, or pretty much anything involving a candidate's children, especially if not true, are out of bounds.
 
When a candidate suspends their campaign, it means they are no longer actively campaigning. A suspended candidate's name will still remain on the ballot if the ballots were already printed prior to the suspension of their campaign. This means they can still receive votes and win additional candidates. Now wouldn't it be interesting if in all the remaining states who still have a primary left, Trump supporters for the most part stayed home, but Cruz supporters still went to the polls and cast their votes for Cruz? I know it's a long shot, but Trump could still be denied the 1,237 delegates needed to seal his nomination on the first ballot at the convention. Remember the Dewey-Truman election; Dewey had huge double digit leads in the polls over Truman, but voter turn out was low in most of the country on election day because of bad weather and many Dewey supporters staying home because they thought he had the election in the bag.
 
This is funny.

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