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We project that implementation of the retractions outlined in the reconciliation bill would result in more than 42,500 deaths annually

  • Mammal@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Medicade is a single-payer healthcare program that is almost entirely for the poor. (eg: People that insurance companies can’t squeeze money out of.)

    Without Medicade most hospitals will go bankrupt - and what few social services & charities there are for the poor will be absolutely swamped to the point where they will be ineffective.

    Moreover: Medicade prevents medical bills from forcing the poor from choosing between a rent & food and medication they need to live. So if Medicade gets gutted, the US homeless population is going to blow up.

    • LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee
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      14 days ago

      It was meant as a joke.

      Because an “ade” drink is a type of sweet, fruit-flavored beverage, typically made by diluting fruit juice with water and adding sweetness.

      And it’s Medicaid but you keep spelling it Medicade, like lemonade.