By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: A Silver Lining in GOP Attempts to Defund PPACA implementation
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > Health Reform > A Silver Lining in GOP Attempts to Defund PPACA implementation
Health Reform

A Silver Lining in GOP Attempts to Defund PPACA implementation

DavidEWilliams
DavidEWilliams
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

The Hill (CBO: Defunding healthcare law could end drug benefits) has an interesting piece suggesting that if Republicans are successful in blocking funding to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) it could mean the end of two programs that are popular with Republicans and Medicare recipients: the Medicare Part D drug benefit and Medicare Advantage –which allows Medicare recipients to enroll in private coverage.

The Hill (CBO: Defunding healthcare law could end drug benefits) has an interesting piece suggesting that if Republicans are successful in blocking funding to implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) it could mean the end of two programs that are popular with Republicans and Medicare recipients: the Medicare Part D drug benefit and Medicare Advantage –which allows Medicare recipients to enroll in private coverage. The article is based on an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office.

I can’t imagine it will happen that way, but if it did it would be fine with me. Here’s the scenario:

Medicare Part D is a terrible addition to Medicare, a completely unfunded handout to seniors thanks to reckless Republican-led spending under President Bush. PPACA makes Part D even more generous by closing the so-called donut hole. If there are no funds to implement the revised Part D, Medicare won’t be able to sign contracts with providers. There’s no provision to revert to the previous program so the program would have to end.

More Read

85 Year Old Surgeon Gets 3 Years Probation in Death of Patient Under Going Cosmetic Surgery
Is Time Running Out for CO-OPs?
Is Medicare A Good Deal?
Dropping Employer-Sponsored Insurance Could Benefit Health Care System
(Health Care) Change Is Coming: Strategies for 2013

Medicare Advantage plans are a nice perk for seniors. Despite the rhetoric about private insurers being able to drive down costs, these plans are significantly more expensive than government-administered Medicare and therefore are even bigger budget busters. PPACA imposes more discipline on these plans and reduces their costs relative to traditional Medicare. Similar to Part D, it would be difficult for the government to continue the program if PPACA implementation funding is cut.

 


TAGGED:health care reformMedicare
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

dental care
Importance of Good Dental Care for Health and Confidence
Dental health Specialties
October 2, 2025
AI in Healthcare
AI in Healthcare: Technology is Transforming the Global Landscape
Global Healthcare Policy & Law Technology
October 1, 2025
Choosing the Right Swimwear for Health and Safety
News
September 30, 2025
sports concussions
Concussion In Sports: How Common They Are And What You Need To Know
Infographics
September 28, 2025

You Might also Like

healthcare reform 2
Health ReformPolicy & Law

The Affordable Care Act: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

April 11, 2013

Medical Tests You May Not Need

August 9, 2012

Rejoinder to yesterday’s Medicare post

August 12, 2011

Abstinence-only education has failed; let’s embrace what works instead

September 14, 2015
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?