I wish the Democrats would start saying that people having access to health care prior

[Tony_FLADEM]

to going on Medicare saves money for this program. When people have access to health care any health issues are detected and maintained and this saves money when people start on Medicare.

The people who will now have health insurance will be healthier when they become eligible for Medicare and this will save money.

In addition, having elderly people pay an extra $6,000 for health care will be detrimental for the economy. These additional costs mean less money to purchase goods and services which could increase unemployment.

[cleduc]

1. I wish they would start saying that people having access to health care

die less or live longer.

According to studies I've seen, Ryan's plan would add roughly 20 million more to the 50 million without healthcare if Obamacare isn't in place (Obamacare covers roughly 30 million uninsured).

Without healthcare, people die - tens of thousands per year according to the studies.

These cowboys authorized a bogus trillion dollar Easter egg hunt for WMD that weren't in Iraq. But they can't come up with a few bucks to stop tens of thousands of their own from dying due to a lack of healthcare. Instead, they want to pass the savings they'll get from killing more of those of the 20 million added without Medicare due to the Ryan plan on to the billionaires.

It just boggles my mind.

[SoCalDem]

2. I know MANY 60 yr olds who are rolling the dice until they turn 65

[Tony_FLADEM]

3. Putting the moral issue aside of them having roll the dice, if people have access

to health care before the age of 65, they have fewer health issues and the Medicare program can be in better shape financially.