My son has health insurance.

[klook]

He's over 25, a very poor hard-working college student with a low-paying part-time job. He called me a week ago to tell me he'd signed up for a Silver plan.

$30 a month, in Georgia even. Would've cost $300+ without Obamacare. He was prepared to pay the fine, but tried the website again and found out he could get a plan her can afford.

Wow, what a relief. One less HUGE thing to worry about.

[BanzaiBonnie]

1. That's great news

Now to get a minimum wage bump.

[cali]

2. Mine too. He just got it- but he's paying $125 a month in Vermont for a silver plan

It's just not that great a plan, alas. And that's with a subsidy. He's 27 and he makes just under $30,000.

I'm relieved that he got it, of course.

[mockmonkey]

3. And in Wisconsin

Oh wait...I'm fucked. Can't afford the cheapest insurance from the marketplace and I get to pay the penalty...life is good. The Southern Frying of Wisconsin continues.

[Cha]

4. So happy for him.. for trying one more time!

[cindyperry2010]

5. i got mine

state Medicaid (ky) he has epilepsy and cannot get a job

[jwirr]

10. If he is over 18 and cannot work he may be able to get Social Security Disability. It is worth a

look.

Several of my grandchildren have ACA. One works with the program making sure Native American tribes are enrolled. She travels all over the US and to DC. I am really proud of her.

[cindyperry2010]

12. i asked his neurologist and he said he

would not sign off on it but my son is suffering and feeling awful everyday since this happened so am at wits end right now

[jwirr]

13. Can you consult with another neurologist?

[cindyperry2010]

17. in this town there is only one

but I am taking a breather on it and waiting a month to see if a trip to Louisville will be in order. he told me he is frankly sick of dr.'s and now you have to get a referral on ky Medicaid to see another dr like a specialist

[jwirr]

18. We need to have referrals also. I will be thinking about you. Take care.

[mountain grammy]

6. My husband and daughter are insured for the first time in two years.

We all sleep better, a huge relief! My daughter's silver plan is $55/month.

[OKNancy]

7. My daughter age 29 got a Silver Plan

She quit her job and is now working part-time and training to be a Firefighter.
With Subsidy.. $28.00 per month, $0 deductible, low co-pays plus prescription coverage ( Blue Cross).

[otohara]

8. Mine Too

Too bad he's in GA otherwise it would be no charge due to Medicaid expansion

[klook]

9. Yep - I'm constantly reminding him

that he can thank our cruel and stupid Republican governor and legislature for that!

[LWolf]

11. So does my son.

He also has medical bills that he is struggling to pay, because his insurance doesn't pay for all the care he needed.

[JoePhilly]

14. Great news.

[blue neen]

15. My son also got insurance through the exchange.

He was paying $500 a month for COBRA, now paying $200 through the ACA. That's a huge difference!

[bigwillq]

16. That's great.

K and R