Forum Post: Design a public option health plan: what should or should not be covered
Posted 11 years ago on May 14, 2012, 11 p.m. EST by Pequod
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Let me start: I would not cover joint replacement in anyone over 40 years old. I wouldnt cover heary bypass surgery. I would cover well baby care, and many childhood diseases. I wouldnt cover cystic fibrosis. I would cover anything related to obesity. No mental health coverage. Vaccinations covered. No experimental therapies or drugs.
What about conditions that come about as a result of behaviors with increased risk? Smoking, alcohol, riding a bicycle without a helmet, etc?
nothing for smoking, no drug or alcohol treatment.
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Hmmm....eugenics? "useless eaters"? What you say you want has all been said (and tried) before.
edit: no coverage for obesity.
Yes, we must be punitive. Should we let conservatives have health care at all since they are against it?
No they could buy a policy to piggy back off basic coverage.
Part of socialism is personal responsibilty.