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In reply to the discussion: Finally got my Health Insurance. The Affordable Care Act isn't that good. [View all]TBF
(31,934 posts)70. So glad to hear that -
it is just stunning how much the republicans want this to fail. And you nailed why - because it WORKS.
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Finally got my Health Insurance. The Affordable Care Act isn't that good. [View all]
grantcart
Oct 2013
OP
Wow. That is great for you. and the rest of us. I know there are still things that need to
Hoyt
Oct 2013
#2
well I was a strong supporter of it after I learned that they would control the Medical Loss Ratio
grantcart
Oct 2013
#7
"The highest plan you can afford with subsidies" might not always be the best choice.
missingthebigdog
Oct 2013
#42
Or how the entire medical industry will have 10 million paying customers dumped on
grantcart
Oct 2013
#38
Would you be asking the same question if it was taxes paid for health coverage?
Ikonoklast
Oct 2013
#83
If we were both to get sick same year, we'd need to come up with a minimum 3Ok to pay blue cross for
DeschutesRiver
Oct 2013
#90
I don't know why I never realized that YOU were Mr. Blunt & Cranky. You're awesome.
kestrel91316
Oct 2013
#59
Excellent, very happy for you. I enjoy reading how in specifics ACA is making such a difference
Jefferson23
Oct 2013
#36
They weren't open at 3:00 am for a "live" conference call with the ACA counselor
grantcart
Oct 2013
#51
I understand the need to be pro active and I got my Diabetes under control by being pro active and
grantcart
Oct 2013
#53
One of the worst scenarios I can imagine is having a disabling stroke,
No Vested Interest
Oct 2013
#136
Damn right! The AFA is far from great. It's just a baby step in the right direction.
maddiemom
Oct 2013
#64
You obviously didn't read the OP. He says it's a "stunning, revolutionary change"
pnwmom
Oct 2013
#73
Please stop spreading this propaganda. The freeper heads are exploding and the noise is keeping me
Happyhippychick
Oct 2013
#78
Already looked at what's available, I'll save $95 a month and get much better coverage.
Ikonoklast
Oct 2013
#88
I'm already paid up into November, the next bill from them will be my last.
Ikonoklast
Oct 2013
#144
Wow. Just wow. Thank you so much for putting this together for all of us here. Hugs & nt.
Hekate
Oct 2013
#113
Well it wasn't aimed at the home team but all the Freepers, Cave Dwellers and Trolls
grantcart
Oct 2013
#123
Well, a good jolt to the heart is helpful at my age! Most fun I've had all day.
IrishAyes
Oct 2013
#126
Early on you are asked if you want to go straight to the plans or see if you qualify for a subsidy.
grantcart
Oct 2013
#155
Can someone tell me more about the ACA paying premiums? Have a lot of relatives who hate this law.
tjdee
Oct 2013
#172
I recommend that the best way is to go to Healthcare.gov and try for yourself
grantcart
Oct 2013
#173
Welcome to Du, may you read and learn here. A couple points. WTF. And why are you here?
uppityperson
Oct 2013
#184
Thanks for post of excellent topic. lots of good Affordable Care Act advice here.
Sunlei
Oct 2013
#193