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LAGC

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50. I know, I couldn't believe it either.

Fri Oct 11, 2013, 01:27 AM

Oct 2013

I just tried to go back in there to take a screenshot since there are a few skeptics in this thread, I wanted to show them proof, but the Healthcare.gov system is down for maintenance right now it appears. (Hopefully they get all the kinks worked out, because its a nice system when its up and working and you can get in.)

I'll try to get back in there tomorrow morning and post screenshots.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LAGC Oct 2013 OP

I'm glad to hear it. BlueCheese Oct 2013 #1

Yeah, the way it was SUPPOSED to work, is those of us under 133% poverty-level... LAGC Oct 2013 #4

Apparently if you get a subsidy and end up earning below FPL, you will NOT be asked to repay it. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #23

That makes sense Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #36

That's really good to know. LAGC Oct 2013 #47

Medicaid Sgent Oct 2013 #5

There may not be anyone left to vote by the time November 2014 rolls around. blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #2

Uck ogradda Oct 2013 #3

I agree with what you say, "If this is really what we have in store, then 2014 is going to be a 4bucksagallon Oct 2013 #6

Only "One" of the unknown factors. Touch screen, unverifiable voting machines another. nt AnotherDreamWeaver Oct 2013 #51

My conversation with Healthcare.gov nvme Oct 2013 #7

Not sure what you expected her to do. Habibi Oct 2013 #10

Try checking that your browser is set to accept cookies Bolo Boffin Oct 2013 #11

I appreciate your suggestion nvme Oct 2013 #78

You are THIS DUDE! snooper2 Oct 2013 #13

Hilarious!!! I empathize. northoftheborder Oct 2013 #30

That guy handled it like a champ... Drunken Irishman Oct 2013 #57

Little tip for you . . . ET Awful Oct 2013 #61

Blame the Victim nvme Oct 2013 #76

It's not your fault, nvme. LAGC Oct 2013 #77

Nobody blamed you for jack. ET Awful Oct 2013 #80

Nice nvme Oct 2013 #82

Once again, you chose to blame a rep that gave you all the information she had. ET Awful Oct 2013 #83

Just so I am Clear. nvme Oct 2013 #84

Once again, since you are being willfully and intentionally obtuse ET Awful Oct 2013 #85

at this point I will type it slow nvme Oct 2013 #86

mmmmhmmm. . . . still looks to me like you're blaming the phone rep ET Awful Oct 2013 #87

Keeping in mind that there will be a whole year for word to spread before the midterm. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #8

Great news. grantcart Oct 2013 #9

Be sure to check out the health care provider network and make sure you can find a doctor PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #12

Go with platinum! 70/30 compared to 90/10 coverage AAO Oct 2013 #14

"No fucking wonder the GOP wants to shut this down before word gets out!" redqueen Oct 2013 #15

... this sounds like the same other 'infomercial' posts that have popped up this week ... Myrina Oct 2013 #16

Infomercials? hahaha Autumn Colors Oct 2013 #19

whatsamatta? Whisp Oct 2013 #22

HAHAHA. I know, right? LAGC Oct 2013 #53

How's this for an infomercial? The Midway Rebel Oct 2013 #68

It sucks living in a state not fully particiating Papagoose Oct 2013 #17

is that right? florida08 Oct 2013 #18

You get a chance to vote for Charlie Crist or someone else next November. That will change bluestate10 Oct 2013 #42

I sure hope so florida08 Oct 2013 #72

Idaho is running their own exchange, albeit reluctantly. LAGC Oct 2013 #52

thanks..maybe down the road we'll get a human being for a gov florida08 Oct 2013 #73

ricky claims he's for them in all the news articles, but how convenient the right wing idjits who Divine Discontent Oct 2013 #54

that sums it up nicely florida08 Oct 2013 #74

Yeah, I'm finding even without the subsidies many of the plans are decent deals.... penultimate Oct 2013 #20

Fantastic, I am thrilled to read stories like this..just excellent. Jefferson23 Oct 2013 #21

shit i want to get rid of my medicare and buy into that system madrchsod Oct 2013 #24

Rates are heavily dependent on age. Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #37

yay Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #25

I hope so. Couldn't happen to a nicer group of vermin lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #26

Thank you for providing details and congrats Corruption Inc Oct 2013 #27

In reference to my post (#19 above) Autumn Colors Oct 2013 #28

Offerings and pricing of plans can also differ by localities within a state. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #39

Wow that is a good deal davidpdx Oct 2013 #55

Not to be picky, but don't you mean "Unbelievable subsidies"? BlueStreak Oct 2013 #29

Not for the new nonprofits that are starting up .... Autumn Colors Oct 2013 #31

Indeed. There may be more than one way to skin this cat. BlueStreak Oct 2013 #34

And their profits and administrative costs are capped, so who cares? Recursion Oct 2013 #56

You don't think they have been hard at work bypassing those rules? BlueStreak Oct 2013 #62

Same for me. Awesome deal. byronius Oct 2013 #32

K & R SunSeeker Oct 2013 #33

This plan will help so many Americans Joey Liberal Oct 2013 #35

I am seeing a pattern here. grantcart Oct 2013 #38

We have a very similar plan to yours NOW - TBF Oct 2013 #40

Platinum PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #41

Glad to hear it. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #43

Wait! the Platinum plan without subsidies is $288 a month??? Curmudgeoness Oct 2013 #44

I know, I couldn't believe it either. LAGC Oct 2013 #50

just curious wercal Oct 2013 #58

36. (n/t) LAGC Oct 2013 #59

Very helpful post. Thanks. kairos12 Oct 2013 #45

Mine will be better too. Lower deductible and a lower rate. Just waiting on... ffr Oct 2013 #46

You must be young, single, low income. It's great for you. TransitJohn Oct 2013 #48

Yeah, I'm 36, single, and going back to finish up school after a long hiatus. LAGC Oct 2013 #49

so you have to be broke as fuck for obamacare to work? datasuspect Oct 2013 #60

What???? "Can't even use" ???? BlueStreak Oct 2013 #63

I understand what datasuspect means Curmudgeoness Oct 2013 #66

Yeh, me too. I can afford a platinum plan. And at my age, it's wise to get the best Zorra Oct 2013 #64

I don't disagree. LAGC Oct 2013 #70

Happy for you! Day three for me trying to get in. DebJ Oct 2013 #65

It teased me 3 nights ago BlueStreak Oct 2013 #67

Ugh. I'm now at Step 5 Who needs coverage. DebJ Oct 2013 #69

Day 5 how discouraging my info on healthcare.gov is lost again. DebJ Oct 2013 #75

It is good to hear a success story Cal Carpenter Oct 2013 #71

Good for you LAGC ..... tweeternik Oct 2013 #79

Wow that is cool! PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #81