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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]DanM
(341 posts)68. This is covered elsewhere, but wanted to acknowledge thanks! n/t
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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