If obamacare is repealed what happens to medicare?

Ah, the age-old question: If Obamacare kisses us goodbye (not literally, trust me), what becomes of our dear old friend Medicare? Will it be swept off its feet and stolen by another suitor in the world of healthcare legislation? Or will it just stand there quietly sobbing into a box of tissues whilst Trump and his cronies dance around with glee?

Spoiler alert: This article may contain traces of sarcasm.

The Background

Before we delve into what could happen if Obamacare is repealed (nervous laughter), let’s take a quick refresher on both Medicaid and Medicare. Unlike that calculus class you took in high school that you thought you’d never need again, this information may actually come in handy at some point.

Medicaid vs. Medicare

Firstly, Medicad ain’t got nothin’ to do with Medicare- they’re two completely different things. Medicaid typically covers low-income families or individuals who can’t afford health insurance; meanwhile, good ol’ Medicare assists seniors aged 65 or older to cover healthcare costs.

But wait…there’s more! There are four categories within Original/Traditional (“Part A” & “Part B”) coverage for those eligible:

  1. Hospitalization;
  2. Doctors/services;
  3. Additional benefits; and
  4. Prescription drugs

Now Onto the Good Stuff…

So let’s say~hypothetically speaking~, Congress managed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aka “Obamacare,” without replacing it with another suitable option (after all – pfft – who needs affordable care anyway?). Unfortunately for us all…that could leave seniors across the country scrambling to find quality medical help, despite relying on their favorite government-mandated system.

Changes Currently Proposed Under Anti-Obamacare Plans

Several anti-Obamacare plans have been proposed in Congress that could affect Medicare, these include:

Private Vouchers for Traditional Medicare

This is a notion to convert traditional coverage into private vouchers. Hmm… But the bad news? You may be watching TV one day only to see Wilford Brimley selling his wonderfully produced Liberty Medical beetus kit / diabetic supplies every commercial break.

A Possible Reduction of Funding

The government can also take away funding originally intended for seniors’ health insurance coverage under new legislation. Just like when your mom stopped giving you lunch money without warning for buying those Shirley Temples at Orange Julius – but on a much crazier and larger scale!

What Could Happen Next?

Stressful times are ahead if Obamacare gets given the boot (I’m sweating just thinking about it) especially for senior citizens who will be affected by any changes made to where their healthcare needs come from LMAO.

Higher Premiums or Reduced Services

With that cash flow running low barryorhontas is gonna face some difficult financial decisions,causing higher premiums or reduced services within Part B itself! Visit Grandma with no healthcare plan = light jail time lmao!

Changes in Benefits Coverage & Prescription Drugs

In addition to general premium increases and diminished accessibilities, repeal would cause “changes” within prescription drug coverage expectations as well.

Cutting Medicare program overall spending may endanger seniors’ medication allowances, leading potentially negative side effects including breathing issues/major medical problems associated with too little/too much formulated blends stimulating mitigative internals…

Wellbeing takes a major hit being forced out of affordable ACA environment created for ALL Americans regardless of age/overall health status … don’t tell me y’all forgot what seems similar century ago when life expectancy resembled short story rather than novel length lmbo!!!

The Conclusion?

So despite what other people are saying – we’re not quite sure exactly how repealing Obamacare would impact Medicare… because it’s never been done before. But there are indications (indicated by whose wall, who knows??) that repealing ACA would result in fewer overall claims needs met being had & cutbacks as well… which could mean seniors paying more and hurting more physically.

And if this doesn’t seem like something to worry about now? Just ask your parents/grandparents how they’re feeling at the moment – a few years from now you may wish someone asked them sooner! #prevision

That’s all folks! We hope we filled you in with everything our healthcare knowledge can handle …let us know in the comments if I missed anything ducktales >;)

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