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In reply to the discussion: I guess Obama wants me to work harder :) [View all]nobodyspecial
(2,286 posts)That is NOT Obama's fault. That is the fault of your state's elected leaders. You are one of those who fall into a big crack. You make too much or have some assets, so you don't qualify for Medicaid under your STATE'S system. And you make too little to rise above the level that takes into account expanded Medicaid, which is how Obama wanted you covered at NO COST.
The income level is based on an estimate of your 2014 income. Play with the numbers and estimate a little higher until the subsidy kicks in. You probably are just short of the mark right now. Qualify for the highest subsidy possible based on your income and I bet you could get that number to $20 a month.
Then, raise your rates a bit (they are very low) to make up the difference. No need to commute. No need to give up your commuter lifestyle. You have insurance and your same standard of living. Or, do you want to continue to sell yourself short, remain without insurance and continue ranting about Obama, when it actually was your state that screwed you?