I'm A Believer!! Obamacare success story.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

I was one of the harshest critics here of the maddeningly awful healthcare.gov site. I have a master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, so I have some related experience, and I could write a very long article on the many usability and other healthcare.gov issues (many even when the site is working as apparently planned.) I spent many, many frustrating hours on the site and on the phone with their CS reps and with healthcare "navigators". My blood pressure may never be the same.

Also, as an advocate of Medicare for all, I can find plenty of fault with the ACA.

However, I am extremely happy to report that starting this month we are saving $644/month on our premiums, and the coverage is basically the same. We now have an Independence Blue Cross Keystone HMO Silver Proactive Health Insurance plan. A small subsidy is helping keep the new cost low.

I'm not going to give any more personal details, so if anyone wants to doubt my claim, I understand. But as for me, I'm a believer.

[JaneyVee]

1. Wow, $644/month saved is outstanding! Good for you.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

4. I am amazed, really.

[bluestate10]

2. You are saving serious money. Congrats. nt

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

6. I know, right? And we could really use it!

[warrior1]

3. I remember Pres. Barack Obama saying

Somewhat to the effect that were in a big ship and to make a big change you've got to do it slowly in small increments to get to where you want to be. I know that's hard for liberals and Democrats to believe but despite Republicans and some blue dog Democrats gumming up the works he's got a lot done.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

7. I do wish he were as "socialist" as the opposition claims, but I give President Obama huge props

for the good he has accomplished.

http://whatthefuckhasobamadonesofar.com/

[tofuandbeer]

17. +1

[DesertFlower]

5. that's great news.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

8. I forgot to mention that good friends of ours ended up in the same plan as us.

They had both been without health insurance for the last few years. They were previously insured under her work insurance, but she lost her job a few years ago. He's a self employed carpenter, and they just couldn't afford insurance on just his income. They are skeptical that the policy is as good as it sounds for the great rate they're getting, but I see no reason to doubt that.

[Whisp]

9. This is wonderful news and I am very happy for you and yours

but there will be people here that think you should give up that health care package, stamp your feet and insist you want full universal care right now, or nothing.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

10. I want full universal health care right now. And I'll be glad to stamp my feet, but

I'm not giving up my health care plan. I have too may health problems. My husband has barely ever used his health insurance, but every year it seems more likely he might need it.

[SoapBox]

11. I'm happy this worked out.

I've several neighbors plus my partner, have all gotten coverage and/or a much better deal than they previously had.

I know that it's working for many.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

12. I wonder when the media will begin telling people about the success stories.

[Egnever]

13. When a republican is in the White house.

[tofuandbeer]

18. ahhhhh, dont' say that! ...sad, but true.

[Cha]

14. Really Glad for all your savings on Health Care, DnSK!

President Obama was practical on getting ACA through Congress and SCOTUS.. and seemingly now it can't be repealed unless our country is taken over by teabaggers.

But, hopefully it can be a strong foundation for even better health care in the future. Social Security didn't start out as good as it is today.. nor Medicare. So there's strong hope for getting what we want for everyone in the future.

[mrmpa]

15. Well, I am very happy for you.............

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not so happy for myself. I, too am an advocate of medicare for all. I am uninsured. My state did not expand medicaid, therefore, health insurance premiums for me (silver plan) are over $500 a month. $6,000 a year, I can't afford that, that's close to my housing fo a month. I'll take the fine. Fuck my republican governor & anyone who voted for him.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

19. mrmpa - I believe there is hope to be had

Let's see what the playing field looks like in another 6-8 months when people like you realize your state is getting the shaft. Well, not you because you knew the score beforehand. But word of mouth will spread, people will demand it, Rethugs will gradually cave and more will become covered. I believe the goal is 7 million by the end of March which is a good start.

You may have meant "Medicaid" rather than "Medicare" not being expanded, right?

Hang on, hang on - it will happen. You WILL be covered.



Dark & Stormy Knight - good for you!

[mrmpa]

21. I'm with you............

more people have to hear the truth and help make the necessary change at the ballot box. Also corrected to read Medicaid. Thank you.

[flamingdem]

16. I'm thrilled for you and for myself

I'm not saving nearly as much but I have better coverage and it's affordable and for once I'm going to deal with my health with competent doctors, whew and yay!

[nirvana555]

20. Thank you for the wonderful success story! N/T

[Squinch]

22. Every time I read one of these stories, it truly makes me happy. Yes, we need single payer, but

all the people who are insured who weren't and who are not being bankrupted by an illness are so positive. Single payer will come. In the meantime, the hemorrhaging is stopping.