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LAGC

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52. Idaho is running their own exchange, albeit reluctantly.
Fri Oct 11, 2013, 01:32 AM
Oct 2013

We still have to use the HealthCare.gov site for open enrollment, which is where I found those plans and those rates.

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
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