The Problem with 'Medicare For All'

(American Conservative)

It is very likely that the Democratic presidential candidate in 2020 will end up campaigning on something he or she calls “Medicare for all.” And no wonder: a recent poll finds that 70 percent of Americans support “Medicare for all.”

Here’s a very brief description of that term from progressive rock star and Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

Anyone who has any experience with Medicare knows that is not what Medicare is. Traditional Medicare covers relatively little: those who use it aren’t reimbursed for vision and dental services, for example. Also, without purchasing a MediGap supplemental plan, Medicare comes with deductibles and copays. Read more