I just got health care for $2.93 a month

[shenmue]

I went to a Humana office and we went on the exchange site to compare plans. After the subsidy was applied, I got a plan which cost me $2.93 a month. No dental and no eyeglasses, but most other things are included. Whew!

I have been working temp jobs off and on the past few years. It has been very hard for me to find work. I was in a car accident eight years ago and suffered injuries which hurt to this day. At the time I did not have insurance and so didn't go to the hospital. I couldn't have afforded the bill.

Now that I do have insurance, it is such a load off my mind. I don't have to be afraid anymore.

Thank you Mr. President and our Dems in Congress.

[Cali_Democrat]

1. Congrats shenmue!

[Squinch]

2. Congratulations! To pay it forward, see if you can get 10 people to vote in 2014 that otherwise

wouldn't.

[NightWatcher]

3. you are why the repukes don't want people to sign up

They'll find a good deal, get health insurance, save money......AND THANK OBAMA.

Have you noticed they're not calling it Obamacare but ACA now. They don't want people to associate it with him anymore.

[livetohike]

4. Congratulations!

Love to hear the good news!

[closeupready]

5. That is great news.

K&R

[progressoid]

6. Health Insurance. Not health care.

What's the co-pay and deductible?

[Ms. Toad]

12. They will be extremely low -

When you are eligible for subsidies, you are also eligible for reduced cost sharing (deductible and co-insurance/copays and a reduced cap on out of pocket max).

I obviously don't know the precise plan, but many people are unaware of the additional subsidies

[politichew]

7. One person I know got health care for about $14 a month.

$1000-1500 deductible.

She has been uninsured most of her adult life.

[Ms. Toad]

13. The reality is probably far lower -

with the further subsidies for cost sharing and reduce out of pocket cap.

[daisy1957]

8. Congratulations! Wish I could say the same.

I have been unemployed now for 6 weeks. But because I live in the great state of Texas, my premium would be $339. Healthcare.gov told me I wouldn't be penalized for not having insurance but they can't help me.

[SoapBox]

9. And be sure to tell

...everyone!

[harun]

10. Health Insurance is not Health Care

what state you live in?

[Orsino]

23. The distinction should never be forgotten...

...but is less important, maybe, for people like the OP. Zero insurance does equate to nearly no health care, for most of us.

We ought to keep pushing for universal CARE. People with coverage may live long enough to help us get there.

[mountain grammy]

11. You said it all, shenmue! "I don't have to be afraid anymore."

[Bernardo de La Paz]

14. You'll also be healthier with the load off your mind. Cheers. nt

[japple]

15. Celebrating with you!!!! This really warms the cockles of my heart.

That "Obamacare" is a good thing. No wonder the right is now calling it the Affordable Care Act.

[Jefferson23]

16. Wonderful, congrats..this is what it's all about:

Now that I do have insurance, it is such a load off my mind. I don't have to be afraid anymore.

[freshwest]

17. I'm so happy you will get some help! Perhaps they offer a cheap dental and eye plan, too? n/t

[Cha]

18. I know how Happy you must be, shenmue! Wow!

[Cha]

19. P.S. No problem having a Pre-existing Condition,

I take it?

[Wounded Bear]

20. I'm thankful that my tax dollars are there to help you....

[Grateful for Hope]

21. I am so glad to hear this

[Scurrilous]

22. K & R