Originally published at: CATASTROPHIC COST: Bernie DEFENDS $32 TRILLION Healthcare Plan | Sean Hannity
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders defended his “medicare for all” program Monday, blasting the university behind the financial report that claimed his universal coverage scheme would cost US tax payers $32 trillion over ten years.
A scathing report released by George Mason University found Sanders’ proposal would cost a stunning $32.6 trillion over the first decade; accounting for over 10% of the United States’ entire Gross Domestic Product.
"If every major country on earth can guarantee health care to all, and achieve better health outcomes, while spending substantially less per capita than we do, it is absurd for anyone to suggest that the United States cannot do the same,” Sanders said in a statement.
“This grossly misleading and biased report is the Koch brothers response to the growing support in our country for a ‘Medicare for all’ program," Sanders added.
Read the full report at the Hill.
