U.S. Representative John Larson from Connecticut says he has a proposal that would make “Medicare For All” possible without getting rid of private insurance. He says it’s contained in his Medicare Buy-In at 50 and Medicare-X bills.
Larson, a Democrat who sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, says the legislation would allow people to register for Medicare from the age of 27. That’s after children transition from their parent’s health insurance plans at 26 under current law.
“Having been an insurance agent, I believe ultimately this is where insurance companies are headed also. They are going to want to do what they do for Medicare. Provide the supplement. Do the wraparound. Why? It’s more profitable.”
Larson was speaking at a senior center in Manchester.
