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SharonAnn

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7. Except in states that didn't approve Medicaid expansion, where

Reply to Thinkingabout (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 21, 2013, 09:27 PM

Oct 2013

people below the poverty level but above their state's current Medicaid level can't get the subsidy. That means that they will have to pay more than people who make more them them, but still low enough to qualify for the subsidy.

It's a special kind of "donut hole". Of course, it;s the fault of the state, but they'll blame it on Obama Care.

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Transcript: Special Statement by me on the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare from my Show [View all] stevenleser Oct 2013 OP

K & R Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #1

Except in states that didn't approve Medicaid expansion, where SharonAnn Oct 2013 #7

I was talking about Medicare but your point is well taken on the medicaid. I hope for Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #9

Actually, there is an easy workaround for that. I plan to talk about it next week. You can estimate stevenleser Oct 2013 #12

You mentioned the Heritage Foundation but failed to point out solarhydrocan Oct 2013 #2

Not Obamacare's roots. One small part of the Affordable Care Act seems like it might come from that. stevenleser Oct 2013 #5

Looks like job security in the coming months. I heard a senior lady complaining just Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #10

Me me me me me mrsadm Oct 2013 #3

Thank you for kicking my OP! stevenleser Oct 2013 #4

Steve and I disagree about many issues... Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #8

No, it was not mrsadm Oct 2013 #11

Thanks Steven. Besides the free check-ups isn't there birth control, maternity, mammograms and a okaawhatever Oct 2013 #6

Yes, you are right. I wanted to go into that more but I didn't have much time for that piece. stevenleser Oct 2013 #13