Darrell Castle’s Policies on Healthcare Issues

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Party’s support baseNo

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Party’s support baseNo

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Darrell Castle voterbaseYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Healthcare › Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled

Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, fund national and local programs instead

Healthcare › Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Personal answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare

Healthcare › VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

Darrell Castle voterbaseMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Party’s support baseNo

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