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Old 09-05-2012, 02:52 PM   #15
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What your report, and other negative projections don't take into account, as well as making worst case assumptions, is the impact of competitive bidding for medicare insurance coverage. Bringing the cost down on the Federal Gvts. most expensive toy, as well as cutting other spending, would have a positive impact on the economy, and on the middle class.
Interesting enough though, the most recent experiment along these lines (Medicare Advantage) is reported to have a higher government cost.

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What is more probable than eliminating all the "middle class" deductions, is the degradation of this plan, or any other long-term plan, by future administrations and congresses.
Agree this is most likely.

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