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In reply to the discussion: When does ACA become a "failure"? [View all]Proud Liberal Dem
(24,402 posts)14. I didn't really know all of the historical parallels
but it does make me feel a little better. I'm mostly worried about ACA being killed in its infancy- without really being given a chance- though I think that Republicans and their "base" are the ones the most problems with ACA but it's the polling that bothers me and them being able to use those poll numbers to hammer Democrats in the upcoming elections. I will have to say that- despite being a bit "mousy" at times about their support for the law- there are almost no Democrats in the House and/or Senate whom have committed to a full repeal of the law.
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It's too bad that there aren't many (any?) people in the House/Senate speaking so sensibly
Proud Liberal Dem
Mar 2014
#15
If the ACA doesn't meet the projected actuarial standards, it will need an infusion of $$$$$.
Romulox
Mar 2014
#9
No. By next year. Resets to rates happen for following year starting Dec.
functioning_cog
Mar 2014
#23
Rate increases aren't the only source of ACA funding. Insurers are entitled to gov't subsidy any
Romulox
Mar 2014
#30
link please. they don't get wads of cash from the US government up front just because.
functioning_cog
Mar 2014
#32
I said they may require a cash infusion this year. Your link confirms it. What are you arguing?
Romulox
Mar 2014
#33
my bet is that any net loss across all states and all insurers will be immaterial
functioning_cog
Mar 2014
#35
I'd give it a year and see if people are getting the health services they need.
Jesus Malverde
Mar 2014
#13
Yes, I think so, as I understand it goes into effect for people at or above the poverty level.
HereSince1628
Mar 2014
#38