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Experience corrects ignorance. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #1
It's unclear what it means. If we don't change our insurance after implementation from what we 24601 Jun 2013 #9
It appears that constsant Republican disinformation and propaganda have worked. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2013 #2
I don't believe anything that comes from cnbs. /nt still_one Jun 2013 #3
I have every piece of mail from the government for the last three years Fumesucker Jun 2013 #4
That is the problem, CNBS and others have been bashing it for 2 years, then do this poll based to still_one Jun 2013 #33
DON'T BUY CRAPSURANCE, instead use the Community Health Centers in Obamacare! grahamhgreen Jun 2013 #5
That only goes so far, depending on your need magellan Jun 2013 #6
The closest is three hours drive from me... Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #7
Send your Thanks to Cryptoad Jun 2013 #10
This isn't just Texas. Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #13
^^ This ^^ Myrina Jun 2013 #25
Which plan did you choose? Politicub Jun 2013 #41
Even if Obamacare had policies that only cost a hundred a month... Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #43
That's just not true. The poor and desperate will be covered by an expanded Medicaid program. Zen Democrat Jun 2013 #55
We'll see how that actually works out... Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #67
Having insurance Cryptoad Jun 2013 #12
Have you been to one of these? I checked your link and yes, the clinic where there is a Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #23
Do all states have to have these? lark Jun 2013 #45
Whether they qualify for assistance or not... Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #8
Wrong.......If you can't afford it ,,,,,you can afford it.. Cryptoad Jun 2013 #11
To use your vernacular Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #14
Purported to be??? LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #18
The hatred for the president is a greater motivator than facts. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #22
It is crappy policy, compare it to the rest of the developed world Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #24
When I see people who don't know about the policy but just regurgitate what they hear because Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #29
that poster says the Clean Air Act doesn't apply to San Francisco, so... CreekDog Jun 2013 #34
The problem is that it's crappy insurance Yo_Mama Jun 2013 #70
That makes it all the more likely people will opt for the fine. Myrina Jun 2013 #28
the fine is avoidable !! quadrature Jun 2013 #59
Even better! Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #31
I'm sorry, but the more I look at this, the more I'm upset it wasn't struck down Ter Jun 2013 #72
So the fine for not buying what I cannot afford is only $300 a year for my family? Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #44
You are just making crap up Politicub Jun 2013 #42
I've been around since 2001 Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #47
I believe that's the MAXIMUM fine (actually $695), it's not a set amount. n/t hughee99 Jun 2013 #63
There shouldn't be any cost Ter Jun 2013 #71
Do you have to pay all up front? Autumn Colors Jun 2013 #15
Call or contact someone from CT about it. LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #19
they apply the credit when you buy the policy. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #27
When you buy through the exchange, they take care of the subsidy and you only pay your part of the kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #38
If the state doesn't set one up it becomes a federal exchange. LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #49
my wifes employer still have`t figured out how it will affect their employees madrchsod Jun 2013 #16
Considering the South Carolina legislature has just "nullified" the ACA, I'm at a real loss... StandingInLeftField Jun 2013 #17
The South Carolina Legislature cannot "nullify" a Federal Law Drale Jun 2013 #26
"Obama administration has done an exceptionally poor job of informing the public about the ACA" Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #30
It's a good law IF you are already well off Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #46
Dunno zipplewrath Jun 2013 #57
The minute the mandate and penalties hit the GOP is going to use it to flog our candidates... Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #68
If they raise the threshold, they'll exempt more people zipplewrath Jun 2013 #69
they are leaving this to hopemountain Jun 2013 #53
Yes, I know, but they should've done a much better job informing the public. Commercials, Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #65
So look for 750 bucks less in your tax return, if you do get any money back. Safetykitten Jun 2013 #20
For many it will depend on price. Marrah_G Jun 2013 #21
The premiums will be subsidized. I'll be getting a policy for no more than $50 a month. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #36
Oh, that's great :) Marrah_G Jun 2013 #39
We need to hear more of that. LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #50
how much will the fine be and is the fine tax deductable the next year? Sunlei Jun 2013 #32
I will qualify and, YES, I will purchase it. kestrel91316 Jun 2013 #35
"Nearly 50 percent believe the ACA will make it more difficult for them to get tests and procedures Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #37
Since those that already have health care insurance aren't likely to be part of that group... LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #51
I would think if testings and procedures are done right LiberalFighter Jun 2013 #52
Yeah. Plus, there is a heavy emphasis in the Kaiser system on preventive health care Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #54
Here we see people repeating GOP talking points. maxsolomon Jun 2013 #61
It has to be something like that. Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #62
I'm not sure because I live in a state that won't implement the program nobodyspecial Jun 2013 #40
why they won't konnie Jun 2013 #48
Reduction in their refund zipplewrath Jun 2013 #56
Sick uninsured people will buy these plans, I think. Laelth Jun 2013 #60
2/3rds already are zipplewrath Jun 2013 #58
I really hope I don't end up on my employer's insurance provided plan... Humanist_Activist Jun 2013 #64
Unfortunately even if they don't sign up they'll get treatment Doctor_J Jun 2013 #66
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