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In reply to the discussion: Instead of saying "Screw the ACA", why don't people ask for help to find their best plans? [View all]Cha
(297,180 posts)97. Aloha moriah.. good question.. thank you. Sen Sanders on ACA/Obamacare today..
"Republicans Are Getting Very Nervous About Obamacares Success"
Sen. Bernie Sanders explained on MSNBC that Republicans are very nervous about the success of Obamacare, because the ACA proves their ideology that the government cant help people wrong.
MOre
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/17/bernie-sanders-republicans-nervous-obamacare.html
Senator Sanders believes Obamacare/ACA is actually helping people.. oooops.
Sen. Bernie Sanders explained on MSNBC that Republicans are very nervous about the success of Obamacare, because the ACA proves their ideology that the government cant help people wrong.
MOre
http://www.politicususa.com/2014/11/17/bernie-sanders-republicans-nervous-obamacare.html
Senator Sanders believes Obamacare/ACA is actually helping people.. oooops.
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Instead of saying "Screw the ACA", why don't people ask for help to find their best plans? [View all]
moriah
Nov 2014
OP
When a law serves the needs of the insurance industry as opposed to the needs of the people
Wella
Nov 2014
#1
MIllions of People are covered for Free thanks to Obamacare and there's No Denying Insurance for
Cha
Nov 2014
#94
Do you consider limiting profits of the Insurance industry, "the needs of the Insurance industry"?
tridim
Nov 2014
#11
Yes. Doctors, the New England Journal of Medicine, says they are an acceptable route
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#73
Great info. Glad you had success, will give to friends. They'll make it for sure.
appalachiablue
Nov 2014
#78
We have a HUGE industry making money from over the counter crap that doesn't work for millions
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#95
I imagine, if this is even still done, it's up to the individual insurance company to choose.
herding cats
Nov 2014
#98
Wasn't it supposed to be federal but the Supremes went with each state making the decision?
LawDeeDah
Nov 2014
#8
So you're saying I should have been denied help now, until we could have gotten single-payer?
moriah
Nov 2014
#7
If I am correct Canada got theirs one state at a time. It took them a while. Unfortunately we do not
jwirr
Nov 2014
#14
May I ask how you know what is affordable to other people? Unless they post their
Autumn
Nov 2014
#10
Hence why I suggested going through a navigator, either in person or through the Helpline.
moriah
Nov 2014
#12
The navagators are awesome here. And the site allow you to compare every insurance plan
Autumn
Nov 2014
#15
Anyone who thinks that will help a lot of folks is living in a dream world.
Daemonaquila
Nov 2014
#37
That's why they need to look for PPO plans. I didn't have to touch my deductible at all last year.
moriah
Nov 2014
#40
It will help millions. I personally know two who got good deals last year. One is now eligible
pnwmom
Nov 2014
#44
The ACA says that for the wealthiest customers 9.4% of income is affordable.
lumberjack_jeff
Nov 2014
#45
I find it interesting that "wealthy" is like 29k now but people that made 250k were in the poorhouse
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#84
Opps...I missed that 2nd bracket went from a little over 8% to 9.5 so wealthy starts at about 35k
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#91
State governors opting out is not Obama's fault, however, & too many here at DU are ....
Hekate
Nov 2014
#32
Sorry about your gov Pence who cares nothing for people who can't afford health insurance, Brigid.
Cha
Nov 2014
#96
Because how else are you going to get over 600 responses & the chance to flame those who ask basic Q
Hekate
Nov 2014
#26
I think you've really distilled the essence of the absurdity. We are a rich enough
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#60
OP Content: A but OP Title: F-- Why are SOME people so accusing towards a generalised other?
carolinayellowdog
Nov 2014
#80