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2. I think most of it is subsidized for lower income people so most will not pay this.n't

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 02:56 AM

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Can someone please help debunk this? I tried but I can't understand the regulation. [View all] DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Feb 2013 OP

The fine is small and pretty much toothless bluestateguy Feb 2013 #1

I found this Mojorabbit Feb 2013 #5

First, its a PROPOSED regulation; elleng Feb 2013 #6

Right. Public hearing May 29, at IRS Building, Washington, DC. elleng Feb 2013 #9

I think I can explain this. cthulu2016 Feb 2013 #10

Good work; thanks. elleng Feb 2013 #12

This is a legal NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. elleng Feb 2013 #14

Look at post #15, for an idea about where the number came from. elleng Feb 2013 #20

My family, husband a federal employee elleng Feb 2013 #24

So what? US median household income = $50K. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #27

brilliant. a post that nails it exactly. green for victory Feb 2013 #22

+ 100 It DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Feb 2013 #31

My husband and I will be paying DebJ Feb 2013 #15

Thanks for shedding light, for those who are unaware. elleng Feb 2013 #16

Ours is Highmark Blue Shield PPO DebJ Feb 2013 #18

We've got BC PPO also, elleng Feb 2013 #19

In the very pdf linked and example: make 120k year, pay 2,700 a year The Straight Story Feb 2013 #21

Another good point DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Feb 2013 #30

Those numbers aren't unrealistic madville Feb 2013 #25

Right, not unrealistic. elleng Feb 2013 #26

"crazy expensive" & only affordable because her employer pays it. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #28