I disagree with the specific argument, but agree with the principle.
I think this is more palatable to Republicans:
require businesses to offer the cash value of any benefits a business offers if the employee refuses it
remove any tax benefits employers get for offering benefits, as well as any group discounts
make emergency care free - ambulances, ER, airlifts, etc
pass a negative income tax in lieu of welfare programs and Social Security - get cash up to the poverty line for no income, and the benefits drop up to some multiple of the poverty line (NIT, similar impact as UBI)
expand medicare for those traditional insurance won’t cover for a reasonable amount (basically caps medical costs, while keeping the market competitive)
Basically, this preserves the private medical care system, strips any leverage companies have over you, and ensures everyone can afford it. Since unemployed people get cash, they can choose to try starting a business instead of being a wage slave if they can’t get a good job. The benefits would be low enough it would encourage people to work, but high enough that you’re not screwed if you can’t find work.
The goal should be for everyone to afford medical care regardless of means, not to have the government in control of medical care. I think this option is more palatable to those who want less government, and it also shouldn’t impact taxes too much.
I disagree with the specific argument, but agree with the principle.
I think this is more palatable to Republicans:
Basically, this preserves the private medical care system, strips any leverage companies have over you, and ensures everyone can afford it. Since unemployed people get cash, they can choose to try starting a business instead of being a wage slave if they can’t get a good job. The benefits would be low enough it would encourage people to work, but high enough that you’re not screwed if you can’t find work.
The goal should be for everyone to afford medical care regardless of means, not to have the government in control of medical care. I think this option is more palatable to those who want less government, and it also shouldn’t impact taxes too much.