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Second, Medicare Part is already massively subsidized by the federal budget. Analysis by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation states that in 2018, monthly premiums to the Supplementary Medical Insurance Fund (Medicare Parts B and D) covered only 1/4 of the actual cost of services provided. Those with higher incomes receive less of a Part B and Part D premium subsidy, known as the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA).
Medicare for All proposals raise a host of questions. I’ll ask two for starters.
How much of the massive tax increases needed to pay for Medicare for All would fall upon those 65 and over living on fixed incomes? To what extent will health care services available to current Medicare beneficiaries be affected? In my opinion, it would be foolish to believe the politicians’ promises that there would be no change. For example, the “medically necessary” criteria for Medicare services now includes knee replacements for 72-year-olds and even 84-year- olds. A heart valve replacement is available to an 85-year-old. Would Medicare for All grant the same coverage and services?
We have a lot to think about in the coming months!
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SUMMERTIME GAZPACHO
Directions
Ingredients
1. Place a blender and medium mixing bowl on your workstation. 2. Divide the tomato chunks, cucumber pieces, and bell pepper slices evenly between blender and bowl. Place entire onion in blender. 3. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to blender. Blend on low, gradually raising speed to high until smooth, about 2 minutes. 4. Add blender contents to bowl and mix until just broken up, about 10–20 seconds. 5. Let mixture sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours. Transfer to bowls and serve.
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2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes; cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small cucumber; peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 red bell pepper; cored, seeded, and sliced into ribbons
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1 small Vidalia onion, peeled and cubed
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1/4 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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