Florida leads nation in ACA healthcare enrollment

[Greenbeard]

How awkward for Ron DeSantis. But good for the people of Florida, as Florida has had one of the highest rates of uninsurance in the country as of late.

ACA signups spike in Florida as GOP-led Legislature resists Medicaid expansion

Millions of Florida families rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for coverage as the state's leadership resists widening Medicaid's reach. But residents may soon be priced out of their coverage if congressional Republicans let Democratic-backed subsidies expire.

Why it matters: All of Florida's Republican congressional delegation opposed the enhanced subsidies. With many of them facing re-election in 2024 and the subsidies set to lapse in 2025, their constituents stand to lose the most if these enhancements aren't renewed.

By the numbers: Florida leads the nation in ACA plan enrollment — both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of its population, according to a recent Raymond James analysis. There are 3.2 million residents enrolled as of 2023, nearly 15% of the state's population.

Between the lines: Florida is among 10 states that haven't expanded Medicaid. That's left people who would've qualified for such coverage in expansion states to enroll in ACA plans — which for now offer expanded coverage options for those above the federal poverty level. . . .

The intrigue: Republican state Rep. Joel Rudman — a family physician and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis — says it's time Florida takes a serious look at expanding Medicaid. His position stands in contrast to staunch opposition from Florida's GOP-controlled Legislature.

Florida Democrats tried and failed to advance Medicaid expansion when the Legislature convened for a special session earlier this month. Rudman voted against it, telling Axios they were "playing politics" by pushing the issue during a session on unrelated topics and, ultimately, "set Medicaid expansion back."

 

[BlueTex]

Thank goodness they aren't signing up for Obamacare!

 

[dairyair]

How awkward for Ron DeSantis. But good for the people of Florida, as Florida has had one of the highest rates of uninsurance in the country as of late.

ACA signups spike in Florida as GOP-led Legislature resists Medicaid expansion

There's a reason why the R party and MAGA did not repeal and replace ObamaCare.
They like it.
So do their voters.
It fills a need.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

There's a reason why the R party and MAGA did not repeal and replace ObamaCare.

Because they were incapable of coming up with something better.

 

[dairyair]

Because they were incapable of coming up with something better.

To be fair, they only had 8 yrs to work up a plan.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Well, Dang it all, slap my knees and fill my Depends, if'n this ain't SOCIALISM!!

 

[Allan]

Because they were incapable of coming up with something better.

The Big Beautiful healthcare program is coming!

 

[Peacenik]

How awkward for Ron DeSantis. But good for the people of Florida, as Florida has had one of the highest rates of uninsurance in the country as of late.

ACA signups spike in Florida as GOP-led Legislature resists Medicaid expansion

Florida's MO is coddle the rich and screw the poor.

Florida also has one of the worst Unemployment Insurance programs in the nation.

 

[Crakhobarbie]

The Big Beautiful healthcare program is coming!

Only two weeks away!!

 

[Puigb]

Willing to bet more than half of those signing up are straight ticket Republican voters who loathe the Democrats, consider Obama to be the anti-christ, and who claim to hate so called "socialism".

It's amazing how many people benefit from the policies of the Democrats who vote against their own interests due to culture war issues and white grievance.

 

[Greenbeard]

To be fair, they only had 8 yrs to work up a plan.

We're coming up on 14 years!

And the GOP presidential primary field's approach is to just . . . not talk about the issue.

 

[dairyair]

Willing to bet more than half of those signing up are straight ticket Republican voters who loathe the Democrats, consider Obama to be the anti-christ, and who claim to hate so called "socialism".

It's amazing how many people benefit from the policies of the Democrats who vote against their own interests due to culture war issues and white grievance.

Usually it takes a generation or 2, but I always say...
Tomorrow's liberals are today's conservatives.

 

[dairyair]

We're coming up on 14 years!

And the GOP presidential primary field's approach is to just . . . not talk about the issue.

They know a good thing when they have it.
Just like the SS game they play. But never seriously consider dismantling it.

They must have a voter block of non thinkers with all those popular programs they want to kill, but never do.

 

[Puigb]

Usually it takes a generation or 2, but I always say...
Tomorrow's liberals are today's conservatives.

Well what's really bad news for the GOP is each generation is getting less "conservative" as they age...

 

[dairyair]

We're coming up on 14 years!

And the GOP presidential primary field's approach is to just . . . not talk about the issue.

If Dems were smart, not likely, they'd add some additions to Obamacare along with the abortion issue.

 

[dairyair]

Well what's really bad news for the GOP is each generation is getting less "conservative" as they age...

I suppose that's why today, IMO, most of their platform relies on conspiracy theories and they use fear as a means to get voters.

 

[Puigb]

I suppose that's why today, IMO, most of their platform relies on conspiracy theories and they use fear as a means to get voters.

All the GOP has ever cared about, since Reagan at least, is tax cuts for the rich and installing federalist society judges onto the courts. They'll say whatever and pay lip service to whoever to get votes, but ultimately the "results" is always the same. That includes the Trump presidency too.

 

[Grand Mal]

Because they were incapable of coming up with something better.

Simply that.

 

[Greenbeard]

If Dems were smart, not likely, they'd add some additions to Obamacare along with the abortion issue.

Ah, but they have.

Payers, hospitals pleased as Biden signs sweeping health bill into law

The three-year continuation of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans should help millions afford coverage and create some revenue stability for payers and hospitals in a tricky operational environment.

www.healthcaredive.com

 

[dairyair]

Ah, but they have.

Payers, hospitals pleased as Biden signs sweeping health bill into law

The three-year continuation of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans should help millions afford coverage and create some revenue stability for payers and hospitals in a tricky operational environment.

www.healthcaredive.com

I meant put it on the ballot along with abortion as a platform.
That's already law?

 

[Greenbeard]

I meant put it on the ballot along with abortion as a platform.
That's already law?

Expanding the ACA has been a hallmark of the Biden administration:

Expanded health insurance subsidies remain intact for 13 million people under Inflation Reduction Act

The House is expected this week to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which extends temporarily more generous tax credits available in the public marketplace.

www.cnbc.com

New rule opens ObamaCare subsidies to more families seeking coverage

Nearly 1 million additional Americans will have access to ObamaCare subsidies next year under a final rule issued Tuesday by the Biden administration. The rule fixes the so-called family glitch, a …

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Biden says he's expanding health care access for Dreamers

President Joe Biden says his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

www.pbs.org

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal
Biden Quietly Transforms Medicaid Safety Net
An Overhaul for Medicare's Pay Transformation Program

As has filling in gaps that the ACA didn't address:

Drugmakers agree to negotiate drug prices with government, White House says

The manufacturers of 10 prescription drugs — including Eliquis, Xarelto and Januvia — will take part in the negotiations.

www.nbcnews.com

He's been quite good!

 

[dairyair]

Expanding the ACA has been a hallmark of the Biden administration:

Expanded health insurance subsidies remain intact for 13 million people under Inflation Reduction Act

The House is expected this week to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which extends temporarily more generous tax credits available in the public marketplace.

www.cnbc.com

New rule opens ObamaCare subsidies to more families seeking coverage

Nearly 1 million additional Americans will have access to ObamaCare subsidies next year under a final rule issued Tuesday by the Biden administration. The rule fixes the so-called family glitch, a …

thehill.com

Biden says he's expanding health care access for Dreamers

President Joe Biden says his administration is expanding eligibility for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges to hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

www.pbs.org

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal
Biden Quietly Transforms Medicaid Safety Net
An Overhaul for Medicare's Pay Transformation Program

As has filling in gaps that the ACA didn't address:

Drugmakers agree to negotiate drug prices with government, White House says

The manufacturers of 10 prescription drugs — including Eliquis, Xarelto and Januvia — will take part in the negotiations.

www.nbcnews.com

He's been quite good!

It doesn't seem to be hitting the airwaves to the general public.
Nor does it appear as part of any campaign. Not that I think he's even campaigning yet.

IMO, no one over 80 should be running for gov't offices.
Yes, that's ageist. I don't care.

 

[Greenbeard]

It doesn't seem to be hitting the airwaves to the general public.
Nor does it appear as part of any campaign. Not that I think he's even campaigning yet.

Seems like the ads are aimed at the battleground states, per usual.

Biden campaign launches ad on lowering health, energy costs for middle class

President Biden’s reelection campaign dropped an ad Tuesday focused on policies that aim to lower health care costs and energy costs for middle-class Americans. The ad, titled “Never Left,” will ru…

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