GOP may delay Obamacare replacement for years

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 GOP may delay Obamacare replacement for years

Republicans are setting up a high-stakes deadline to replace the health care law.

By Rachael Bade and Burgess Everett

12/01/16 05:10 AM EST

Prepare for the Obamacare cliff.

Congressional Republicans are setting up their own, self-imposed deadline to make good on their vow to replace the Affordable Care Act. With buy-in from Donald Trump’s transition team, GOP leaders on both sides of the Capitol are coalescing around a plan to vote to repeal the law in early 2017 — but delay the effective date for that repeal for as long as three years.

They’re crossing their fingers that the delay will help them get their own house in order, as well as pressure a handful of Senate Democrats — who would likely be needed to pass replacement legislation — to come onboard before the clock runs out and 20 million Americans lose their health insurance. The idea is to satisfy conservative critics who want President Barack Obama’s signature initiative gone now, but reassure Americans that Republicans won’t upend the entire health care system without a viable alternative that preserves the law’s popular provisions.

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[geronl]

Gutless wonders

How shocking.

[libertybele]

IF the GOP doesn't deliver on this they can kiss any chance of holding onto their majority good-bye.

[Right_in_Virginia]

It is a top priority, if not THE top priority, for the first 100 Days agenda.

Relax.

[Night Hides Not]

There are measures that can be taken shortly after Obamacare is repealed. The infrastructure is in place, with 10 regional offices, and there's nearly 80,000 employees. Focus on medical care, not medical insurance, i.e. block grants to states for treatment facilities.

Hell, push comes to shove, activate Guard and Reserve medical units and set up mobile medical clinics. Be a great way for them to get their training requirements fulfilled.

[bilo]

IF the GOP doesn't deliver on this they can kiss any chance of holding onto their majority good-bye.

 

[bilo]

It is a top priority, if not THE top priority, for the first 100 Days agenda.

Relax.

I think you're probably right. Nominating Price to run HHS is a pretty strong indicator, but the history of the Pubs not following through always has me on edge.

[Frank Cannon]

It is a top priority, if not THE top priority, for the first 100 Days agenda.

Relax.

Yeah, right. Wasn't that the load of shit that was peddled in '10 and '14? Donny is even going back on his promises by saying he wants to keep the two most expensive parts of Ocare.

[Rivergirl]

One of the owners of an Ocare exchange is Jared's brother.  He is expecting many millions from the government to cover is 'losses'.   It was operating in NJ until it quit the state.  It is named OSCAR.  Look it up.  There is info that jared was originally a partner as well.

[geronl]

There are measures that can be taken shortly after Obamacare is repealed. The infrastructure is in place, with 10 regional offices, and there's nearly 80,000 employees. Focus on medical care, not medical insurance, i.e. block grants to states for treatment facilities.

Hell, push comes to shove, activate Guard and Reserve medical units and set up mobile medical clinics. Be a great way for them to get their training requirements fulfilled.

80,000 bureaucrats that ain't doctors

[jmyrlefuller]

It is a top priority, if not THE top priority, for the first 100 Days agenda.

Relax.

I'm just curious—are you working for the Trump campaign/transition team? A lot of what you post comes off as PR.

[Night Hides Not]

80,000 bureaucrats that ain't doctors

True, I was referring to this army of bureaucrats in processing block grants, fee-for-service contracts with hospitals, etc.

[Frank Cannon]

I'm just curious—are you working for the Trump campaign/transition team? A lot of what you post comes off as PR BS.

There. Fixed it for ya.

[geronl]

There. Fixed it for ya.