“Medicare-like health plans (sometimes referred to as the public option) would be available to everyone who wants such coverage. These alternatives would then compete against private plans.” Posted on April 3, 2026 by jgordon https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2026/04/03/medicare-by-choice-concept-could-work-but-more-details-needed/ Dems start to imagine again. VHA should be a part of any public option system.