Isn't that what McCain wanted?
Sadly, no. I love John, but the senate republicans killed the public option which was what President Obama wanted, and was a good transition for the inevitable medicare for all.
Look for longer waiting times, substandard service, and much more death
Please give me a real world example of anybody you know who is currently on medicare who has faced the things you say will happen. I have never met one person who dislikes their medicare. As you know supplemental private insurance policies do a very good job of keeping the system responsive and that market will be as vibrant as ever once the national sales tax is adopted and the insurance plan is easily fully funded. Once the burden is taken off employers we will be competitive in many markets where this insane work based health care systems has hurt our industry and our real GDP growth. These are traditional Republican values. Balanced budgets and things paid for while taking the chains off main street business to allow them to compete in the world markets.