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LisaL

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3. If relatives weren't paid, medicaid would still have to pay some stranger

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 07:07 PM

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to take care of the elderly who can't take care of themselves. Or paid nursing homes which is a whole lot more expensive. Unless GOP thinks elderly should be thrown out on the street once they can't take care of themselves.

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RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Says the man who has everything paid for, since birth, even illegal drugs. twodogsbarking Yesterday #1

DUH! Paying a home care giver to take care of a elderly or disabled person saves the .GOV billions Jacson6 Yesterday #2

Most of these far right wingers are.... Sowhat13 23 hrs ago #14

If relatives weren't paid, medicaid would still have to pay some stranger LisaL Yesterday #3

"GOP thinks elderly should be thrown out on the street" That's essentially what they believe. cstanleytech Yesterday #5

There's no doubt in my mind nursing homes are busy lobbying Phoenix61 Yesterday #4

The GOP way: allege fraud waste and abuse maxsolomon Yesterday #6

And provide no alternatives, no solutions Seinan Sensei Yesterday #13

They got a solution: fire everyone. maxsolomon 11 hrs ago #16

These programs improve the quality of life by allowing the elderly to remain at home. They also save money for the Fil1957 Yesterday #7

I'm a live-in caregiver... Phormio Yesterday #10

I'm just about done listening to these wealthy sobs complain about the rest of us. Biophilic Yesterday #8

Hey RFK: It is about W.O.R.K. mntleo2 Yesterday #9

He needs that information sent to him personally. Certified mail. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #12

Would someone please! paleotn Yesterday #11

They want to end EVERY program that helps the non-wealthy not fooled 21 hrs ago #15

He is such an idiot Blue_Roses 4 hrs ago #17