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In reply to the discussion: I supported the ACA, but my policy that I like is being cancelled because of it. [View all]gollygee
(22,336 posts)7. If the existence of the ACA doomed your policy
then your policy didn't meet the new minimum standards, and therefore was not comparable at all. Young healthy men are finding they are paying more, and the old policies insurance companies used to sell that covered very little and with which you could still get into serious financial trouble are no longer considered valid - and rightly so, IMO. I don't think people should be able to sell you something called insurance that doesn't really insure you but just misleads you into thinking you have insurance until you actually need it, at which time you find out you didn't have what you thought.
Even so I am skeptical about the "three times" claim, especially if you're getting subsidies.
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I supported the ACA, but my policy that I like is being cancelled because of it. [View all]
DanM
Nov 2013
OP
There are some people here who live for the thrill of being the star of the show
warrant46
Nov 2013
#84
I have a great group of supportive friends who are doublechecking everything with me . . .
DanM
Nov 2013
#50
"For the same reasons, just throwing a mass amount of info on my particulars here would REALLY get..
ScreamingMeemie
Nov 2013
#55
"Several DUers here have helped other DUers with their health insurance issues" . . .
DanM
Nov 2013
#66
I'm willing to be sympathetic and helpful, but when you declare "The sky is falling, the sky
Fla Dem
Nov 2013
#87
Frankly, I'm fortunate that my friends aren't as glib as you and are pitching in to help me. n/t
DanM
Nov 2013
#30
Just explain what is was about your policy that caused it to be cancelled by the ACA.
DefenseLawyer
Nov 2013
#41
Yes, i do. You DO know that there is no requirement for the insurance company to make such changes..
eqfan592
Nov 2013
#6
"..your policy didn't meet the new minimum standards, and therefore was not comparable at all."
Sheepshank
Nov 2013
#60
You do have a point that I am actually doublechecking with help from my friends . . .
DanM
Nov 2013
#44
You are absolutely correct. Obviously you're not a member of the "liberal media".
politicaljunkie41910
Nov 2013
#102
Can you provide the Statement of Benefits for you old insurance that's getting cancelled?
moriah
Nov 2013
#26
I am sharing that info with a group of friends. Good thought, in case I had not thought of it. Thx!
DanM
Nov 2013
#47
why not share it with us? what is the cost of the policy, which company, which coverage?
CreekDog
Nov 2013
#79
It's interesting that while the Obama admin admits this is happening, DU does not
MannyGoldstein
Nov 2013
#31
Here's the deal, Manny--any plans that are being cancelled DO NOT offer comparable
geek tragedy
Nov 2013
#32
It wouldn't be a problem if those states' governors EXPANDED MEDICAID COVERAGE and took
valerief
Nov 2013
#162
insurance being expensive and overpriced and mandated by federal law IS a new development
datasuspect
Nov 2013
#132
As is the ban on lifetime caps, guarantees of quality for healthcare plans, bans on
geek tragedy
Nov 2013
#134
Link to where Obama admin admits that new policy costs 3 x the old policy with roughly
grantcart
Nov 2013
#52
To do that, maybe you can wish us brand new Congress with a twitch of the nose. nt
valerief
Nov 2013
#164
BECAUSE they have ODS, and they think people are stupid and won't dig deep and ask them those
MADem
Nov 2013
#106
I agree wholeheartedly. We've got mid-terms to win. We don't need that foolishness! nt
MADem
Nov 2013
#130
Subsides designed exclusively to get premiums down to a little under 10% of gross.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#95
No, I'm not. The plan cost must also dictate the subsidy, the entire intent behind them is
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#119
I didn't say my costs are higher, this isn't about me but about a general discusion about
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#178
You mean, *adjusted* gross income, yes? Because that's the income I had to enter for my husband.
BlueCaliDem
Nov 2013
#109
It isn't your net. Net is where the rubber meets the road on affording anything.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#122
Net can be manipulated so it isn't very usable, I understand that but the reality is
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#136
OP thinks that teaching children gun marksmanship is as important as sex education.
geek tragedy
Nov 2013
#43
Clarification: I'm an ACA supporter and don't believe a large majority will share my experience.n/t
DanM
Nov 2013
#72
I don't understand why you can't say what price you're paying for insurance now
CreekDog
Nov 2013
#155
What are your premium costs under the ACA and for what plan (bronze, silver, or gold)?
Lex
Nov 2013
#57
I've never had heart trouble. Why should I pay for Cardiac Care to help keep your
stopbush
Nov 2013
#89
Numerous posts have said the same thing. The ACA needs to be operated on, and undergo major surgery
quinnox
Nov 2013
#73
What a shocker to find you supporting rightwing talking points on the ACA nt
geek tragedy
Nov 2013
#99
It's not good insurance if it doesn't even meet the minimum standard of ACA
Lifelong Dem
Nov 2013
#111
You're not rich, you're not really middle class, and you don't think of yourself as poor.
factsarenotfair
Nov 2013
#124
OP refuses to give innocuous details that could validate the story...
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#147
I live in NYC. I am male. My age is 49. I checked online. My monthly premium for platinum....
Yavin4
Nov 2013
#149
You'll just make sure everyone knows about the hardships created by that president.
valerief
Nov 2013
#169
Let us know what your father can get on the exchange with any subsidies included.
valerief
Nov 2013
#172
The President never said that you could keep your same policy at the same price.
kentuck
Nov 2013
#163
Dan you claim your policy will triple and stated you are eligible for a subsidy correct?
Drew Richards
Nov 2013
#173