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Lonestarblue

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5. I think there are better ways of dealing with food insecurity for seniors.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:43 AM

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Loading more costs on to Medicare is a surefire way to tempt politicians to cut other services, like actual medical care, or use costs as an excuse to fully privatize it. We already have SNAP. It should be expanded if needed.

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Proposed Social Security Bill Would Change Medicare Coverage: What to Know [View all] BumRushDaShow Wednesday OP

A vague bill that gives power to Secretary of HHS bucolic_frolic Wednesday #1

"Any change will cost more and be medically meaningless." BumRushDaShow Wednesday #2

That's quite valid. bucolic_frolic Wednesday #3

For those who live in areas that have been designated "food deserts" BumRushDaShow Wednesday #4

i had gi problems and was denied a nutritionist. mopinko Wednesday #6

Those are very important, especially those who have protein deficiencies valleyrogue Wednesday #7

it wasnt even that i couldnt pay. i just wanted the good stuff. mopinko Wednesday #8

I think there are better ways of dealing with food insecurity for seniors. Lonestarblue Wednesday #5

"We already have SNAP." BumRushDaShow Wednesday #9

A prepared meal delivery plan option for seniors and the disabled would be a boon for many also. cstanleytech Wednesday #10

Seems like a really good idea. The devil is always in the details and the selling of the idea. Tax the billionaires, KPN Wednesday #11

As A Senior Diabetic ... mntleo2 Wednesday #12