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Want to see the healthcare rates for my mom, who is 55 years old and works 2 jobs? [View all] Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 OP

That's GREAT. 90% of all the copays are less than what I pay and I'm on medicare napi21 Oct 2013 #1

God bless, Medicare! Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #4

I'm really confused here Art_from_Ark Oct 2013 #38

Medicare patients will not be covered by Obamacare, in any state. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #53

Thanks for the clarification Art_from_Ark Oct 2013 #87

Something seems wrong, napi21. brer cat Oct 2013 #59

My guess is that DURHAM D Oct 2013 #60

ah. I don't know about all the plans. brer cat Oct 2013 #61

It depends on what state you're in and the ins. rates there. napi21 Oct 2013 #89

So how much does she have to pay to get the silver plan? Tigress DEM Oct 2013 #2

I'm not sure as of yet, but I will find out shortly. Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #3

If you X out that thing that pops up you can see the rates. joshcryer Oct 2013 #27

Thanks for the sentiments in the OP, some truth and those screenshots! Best wishes to your mom. freshwest Oct 2013 #5

Thank you, Freshwest! Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #6

I'm glad this will help her ! steve2470 Oct 2013 #7

Thanks Steve2470 Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #10

Thanks for that. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #8

You're most welcome Tarheel! Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #11

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Gary, this is awesome for your Mom! thanks for letting us know! Cha Oct 2013 #12

Thanks Cha! Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #14

Backatcha! Cha Oct 2013 #16

Am I seeing that right? The Enhanced Silver plan has a monthly payment of $8???? Bolo Boffin Oct 2013 #13

Insane if so, but the first picture has $662 and $245. joshcryer Oct 2013 #17

Those may be before any subsidies are applied. Bolo Boffin Oct 2013 #23

Yeah, looks like we replied at the same time. joshcryer Oct 2013 #25

I believe Alabama is one of the states which did not expand Medicaid Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #69

Yes, it is likely she doesn't. Bolo Boffin Oct 2013 #73

Yes, she could choose that plan if she wanted. I'm going to edited the above for more detail. Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #19

Wow! I just paid with the calculator, and yes, with the tax credit, it's around that. joshcryer Oct 2013 #21

It's AMAZING...... No wonder the GOP wants to run us off the cliff, they are in soooo much trouble. Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #26

What state is your mom in? B Calm Oct 2013 #15

California Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #22

That explains it. AngryOldDem Oct 2013 #48

Check your exchange if you have one. joshcryer Oct 2013 #52

K & R SunSeeker Oct 2013 #18

She should take the BEST one she can afford, because that 10 year gap SoCalDem Oct 2013 #20

Agreed, with the tax credit it's like $50 tops. joshcryer Oct 2013 #24

We are going to step up and help her for whatever she needs. Suzy Orman is right, people first... Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #28

Kick it! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #29

Thank you so much! We're thrilled! I think I also read that today is your birthday? Firebrand Gary Oct 2013 #30

That is so sweet~ sheshe2 Oct 2013 #33

Happy Birthday, sheshe! dorkzilla Oct 2013 #77

Nope, just got back from work in fact. sheshe2 Oct 2013 #81

Our website (WA) isn't up quite yet... Wounded Bear Oct 2013 #31

I'm up with a nasty JustAnotherGen Oct 2013 #32

So happy for your mom! Drunken Irishman Oct 2013 #34

$13000 a year LostinRed Oct 2013 #35

I believe you must be either 65 and/or disabled to qualify for Medicare nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #37

I think they meant medicaid, and I would think 13k is poverty level and she would qualify. n/t Humanist_Activist Oct 2013 #42

Depends on the zip code I THINK. joshcryer Oct 2013 #45

I don't see why it would matter, 13k is pretty much poverty level nationwide. n/t Humanist_Activist Oct 2013 #47

The plans in Colorado are county-based. joshcryer Oct 2013 #49

I guess I make around 13-15k after taxes, my pre-tax income is a little over 19k... Humanist_Activist Oct 2013 #50

Sorry to hear that. joshcryer Oct 2013 #51

Missouri's is being set up by the Federal Government, our State Government is split politically... Humanist_Activist Oct 2013 #54

Is the exchange working then? joshcryer Oct 2013 #56

Missouri has not expanded Medicaid Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #62

But traditionalMedicaid - Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #70

But the cutoff percentage of FPL for Medicaid eligibility varies state by state. winter is coming Oct 2013 #82

Depends on the state. If they don't live in a state that has expanded coverage, then no. Drunken Irishman Oct 2013 #63

Depends on the state. If the state didn't expand Medicaid, many of the poor are SharonAnn Oct 2013 #86

Medicare Premiums are also much higher than what the OP is saying his Mom's are Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #58

Of the ZIP codes I tried on the caculator, 13k qualified for Medi-Cal. joshcryer Oct 2013 #46

ok I just applied in my state, but I have to use the federal website which is fine steve2470 Oct 2013 #36

OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! ellisonz Oct 2013 #39

Grown man... kinda weepy thinking about the reality of health insurance for $100 or less for the whttevrr Oct 2013 #40

The OP is a case example of working poor (wage slaves). joshcryer Oct 2013 #44

Wow, those Maximum Out-of-Pocket costs! Beartracks Oct 2013 #41

Yeah, it's per year, so you could have cancer, and that's all you pay. joshcryer Oct 2013 #43

$6350 out of pocket? progressoid Oct 2013 #67

If that is half of her income - Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #71

Those states are going to have surprises in the next elections IronLionZion Oct 2013 #75

That's what I'm thinking as well. Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #80

Let's hope you're right. But I'm sure they'll be blasted with propoganda... Beartracks Oct 2013 #84

I'm hoping the fact that the prices are available online will help IronLionZion Oct 2013 #85

IMHO, the economic stimulus will be huge! Mopar151 Oct 2013 #55

That Enhanced Silver is better than my insurance gollygee Oct 2013 #57

On that Bronze plan. Three doctor visits per year. What happens after that? Safetykitten Oct 2013 #64

There are no limits on doctor's visits on ANY of the plans. Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #72

What are the premiums? BlueCheese Oct 2013 #65

This shows the importance of getting Medicaid expansion passed... roamer65 Oct 2013 #66

Just forget about finding a doctor who will treat you or leaving anything to your heirs duffyduff Oct 2013 #83

A DUer last week demanded to know if I could look myself in the mirror for supporting ACA... Hekate Oct 2013 #68

Wouldn't she qualify for free Medicaid at that income level? pnwmom Oct 2013 #74

K&R! darkangel218 Oct 2013 #76

Exactly why the pukes are making a last ditch kamikaze attack tabasco Oct 2013 #78

I hope it's good because I don't understand any of those tables Link Speed Oct 2013 #79

Is the payment at the bottom the premium? If so why are there 3 columns? Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2013 #88