I will make Medicare a single-payer system and expand coverage over time.

My ultimate goal is a single-payer healthcare system, such as Medicare for All.

Promise to pursue single-payer healthcare.

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In the short-term, I think Medicare should cover dental care.

Promise to expand Medicare benefits to include dental care.

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Then start to gradually lower the eligibility age for Medicare to 60, 55, 50, until we ultimately allow everyone to have Medicare.

Promise to expand Medicare eligibility in stages.

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I would also let Medicare negotiate prescription drug prices.

Promise to give Medicare drug-price negotiation power.

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I believe the reporting requirement should be changed from 6 to 12 months.

Promise to lengthen Medicaid reporting intervals.

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Funding should be increased for DHS offices to hire additional staff in order to better assist people.

Promise to raise funding for state service offices to improve assistance.

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