Beyond all RFK's vaccine lies, he understands NOTHING about Medicaid versus Medicare..

[hlthe2b]

He spews a couple of jargonistic talking points that have a tiny bit of truth embedded, but he does not understand the difference in the programs, the groups covered, the way they are implemented. He is trying to BS his way through specific questions by R Senator Cassidy (who is a physician) and unfortunately, the latter is not calling him on it. But, the longer it goes on, RFK JR looks like a total damned fool and the poseur he is.

Wydon and Bennett were excellent at calling out RFK JR's BS and holding his feet to the fire.

[dalton99a]

1. Just a rich, stupid, entitled, lazy, drug-addled dumbass with a famous last name

[sop]

7. Geneticists believe intelligence and character traits can sometimes "skip a generation."

[Walleye]

2. He's not only sick he's not that bright

[DaBronx]

3. He is getting eaten alive

He’s an idiot.
God help us.

[karynnj]

4. How can he not know what Medicare is as he is old enough to be on it

... unless he just didn't bother to sign up.

How could he not have studied anything before this hearing? I hope even Republicans take Caroline Kennedy's words to heart.

[hlthe2b]

5. His knowledge appears to be limited to what he's gleaned from Medicare Advantage ads..

His confusion about Medicare v Medicaid made me want to destroy my own tv. Aaargh! Yes, there are limited cross-overs but the general purpose of Medicaid and those covered and how physicians are reimbursed is so damned different that his ignorance to those of us who have had to deal with this for patients just makes me LIVID!

[IbogaProject]

20. Actually 3 types of Medicaid

1. Normal poverty level medical coverage

2. In home care medicaid,

3. In Patient medicaid like for nursing homes

Different eligibility levels, but RFK Jr and his ilk only need medicare, maybe.

[hlthe2b]

22. Very well aware, but the overwhelming % Medicaid clients pay no deductible and no premiums. He is

very much confusing Medicaid in general with Medicare. You can't convince me he understands the difference between impoverished Medicaid recipients and in-home or nursing home (or disability)--the latter two which often have to become impoverished to qualify..

[cliffside]

6. He said that he is on Medicare Advantage nt

[dalton99a]

8. Medicare Advantage companies have a list of VIPs who get special treatment for zero denials

This was pointed out by their employees on social media after the UnitedHealth shooting

[rampartd]

9. he was an elected congressman.

how did he help his constituents??

[hlthe2b]

11. Umm, RFK JR has never been an elected Congressman.

[rampartd]

12. oops. thanks for correction

i must have him confused with joe kennedy iii

[StevieM]

16. RFK Jr. had both a brother and a nephew in Congress.

His brother, Joseph Kennedy II, served in the House from 1987-1999. He took over Tip O'Neill's seat.

His nephew, Joseph Kennedy III, served in the House from 2013-2021. He took over Barney Frank's seat.

[yardwork]

10. I'm sure he has servants who handle all those details for him.

He doesn't sign up for things or pay bills. People do that for him.

[Ray Bruns]

14. The worm ate that part of his brain.

[Vinca]

13. He definitely seemed to be pimping Medicare Advantage, that's for sure. And he made some kind of reference

about people not being able to afford Medicaid which is total nonsense. Totally unfit.

[Stargazer99]

19. Medicare Advantage is being PAID out of our social security funds that is why he is advocating for it

[JustAnotherGen]

15. I will be pleasantly surprised

If he is actually rejected by the Senate. Any Democrat that votes for him is telling us they disregard the American People's health and safety.

The Maga Party - we already KNOW they disregard us.

OP - for some reason I think you are in the medical field. . . I would be distraught if my job was to heal and treat sick people.

[twodogsbarking]

17. His brain is infected with Cocaine Worms

[Emile]

18. Is that worms crawling out the left side of his face?

Get up close to the TV and you can't miss them.

[AverageOldGuy]

21. RFK Jr is the definition of:

Sleazebag.

[elocs]

23. Medicaid/Medicare, I'm fortunate to have them both. n/t

[Blue Owl]

24. Dump's pride and joy -- a celebration of stupid fuckery