WASHINGTON - The “Medicare for All” legislation that’s become a clarion call for progressives has two little-noticed provisions that could make it even more politically perilous for 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. President Donald Trump has denounced Medicare for All as “socialism,” and immigration and abortion are issues that energize Trump’s political base . Both Medicare for All bills would extend coverage to every U.S. resident, delegating the health and human services secretary to define residency. That’s different from former President Barack Obama’s health care law, which limited benefits to U.S. citizens or nationals, and “lawfully present” immigrants. Article Continued Below“Everyone, no matter who they are or what services they need, must have access to quality affordable health care,” said Dingell.

Source: thestar March 25, 2019 04:30 UTC