Wednesday morning, Joe Scarborough and Mike Barnicle referred to Rep. Paul Ryan as the future of the Republican Party. Well, he's off to another great start following his epic fail budget proposal back in April. This time, he and Tom Coburn have released an equally ridiculous healthcare plan. Among the highlights:
•The creation of State Health Insurance Exchanges would give Americans a one-stop marketplace to compare different health insurance policies and select the one that meets their unique needs;
You mean, create a place where we can compare health insurance rates and shop for a policy? Brilliant idea. So innovative -- oh wait. Someone tell Kid Future about this site and this site.
•Consumer protections that would require all participating Exchange insurers offer coverage to any individual regardless of age or health;
Okay, so the Exchange insurers would have to accept anyone. And charge people a gazillion dollars if they want to. In other words, cover old people and sick people, and feel free to gouge the shit out of them.
•Integrating low-income families with dependent children into higher quality private plans through direct assistance that will be coupled with a tax credit;
This sounds like the privatization of Medicaid.
•Requiring wealthy Medicare beneficiaries to contribute more for care provided under Medicare Part B.
You mean, a tax hike on rich people? Is that what they're calling for? Wait until the tea baggers find out.
Future Boy's awesome healthcare plan is only two and a quarter pages long. And an inch deep.