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In reply to the discussion: New Report: For 95% Of Americans, Obamacare Will Cost Much Less Than Expected [View all]jtuck004
(15,882 posts)8. Those high-deductible plans, ones which, for example, you would be out of pocket $10K
before they kick in, are, in many cases I think, history. There are levels of coverage that have to be met, things that must be provided, and some of those those won't qualify. These will come at a higher cost out of someone's pocket, because they do more, and in some cases be offset by subsidies.
But the ACA for some employers has been delayed until 2015, so you probably have to check on the specific details with the various resources that are available.
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New Report: For 95% Of Americans, Obamacare Will Cost Much Less Than Expected [View all]
Triana
Sep 2013
OP
Read 56% of the 41 million uninsured could pay $100 or less because of the subsidies
flpoljunkie
Sep 2013
#23
The estimates were originally constructed in 2010 based off of probably 2008 data.
Zynx
Sep 2013
#11
It's a sign that the ACA is working to keep costs down, not to raise them as the opponents insist.
pnwmom
Sep 2013
#40
That's worth watching. I have never seen a company whose model didn't include revenue growth,
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#16
The Purpose Of The Affordable Care Act Is To Provide Affordable Health Insurance Options
DallasNE
Sep 2013
#34
Wtf does that have to do with a dishonest headline? I don't have a problem with the ACA - I take
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#35
DU Rules Dictate That Articles Used For Posting Must Use The Same Title As The Original Article
DallasNE
Sep 2013
#36
There is no evidence other than magical thinking which supports the idea that the ACA is in any way
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#37
Those high-deductible plans, ones which, for example, you would be out of pocket $10K
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#8
It's not about saving you money. It's about charging you to pay for insurance for
jtuck004
Sep 2013
#17
Individuals up to 30 will also have option of buying cheaper catastrophic coverage outside exchanges
flpoljunkie
Sep 2013
#13