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I know exactly what you're saying Pol. A friend of mine got a letter yesterday stating that his Medicare Part B coverage will no longer be offered by the provider. The reimbursement rates have dropped to the point at which it is no longer possible for them to offer it.The Company I worked for stopped providing health insurance in 2011, oddly coinciding with the passage of Obamacare! I opted to go with BC/BS and now for 2014 I find my premiums doubling. I'm going to talk with a representative today, and I may go with someone new if I get a better deal...I'm not holding my breath, though! It is what it is, I guess... disheartening! :thumbdown:
Good morning, humbolt. :2wave:
...which is precisely how Obama"cares"I know exactly what you're saying Pol. A friend of mine got a letter yesterday stating that his Medicare Part B coverage will no longer be offered by the provider. The reimbursement rates have dropped to the point at which it is no longer possible for them to offer it.
The other points you made are valid, but this one here I think is a little off. That's the purpose of insurance and what happens when you have private insurance. Those that are healthy pay into it and use it when they are sick. If you are healthy, not sick, and paying, you are paying for someone elses insurance and even paying the subsidies for those who can't.
Oh, he does. It's his signature "accomplishment" - part of a long held leftist dream to run everything and create a perfected society so that we can all follow our passions....which is precisely how Obama"cares"
Very sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, I think that's where most of us are headed. Exorbitantly higher costs, inordinately less "care."
But hey - you *could* head on over to one of the federal government's exchanges and purchase your mandated insurance there - of course, on this first day of them being required by law to open, none are.
Oh, he does. It's his signature "accomplishment" - part of a long held leftist dream to run everything and create a perfected society so that we can all follow our passions.
I AM. My main problem with the system is that the US Constitution does not allow the Federal Government any say in the health, healthcare, or health insurance fields. In fact there is no mention of anything of the sort in Article I, Section 8 of the document.
It's not that we don't want others to have health insurance. It is a matter that to us, health care is a personal responsibility, not a societal one. It is up to the individual/family to find a way to ensure their health and well-being are protected.
I won't speak for Republicans, since I'm not one, but whatever they were in favor of, Conservatives were likely against as well.
Think the government will give me a subsidy to do that? Otherwise, not sure I can afford it - all my money's going to the exchange.If you think the law is unconstitutional you just need to get to work and obtain a seat on the Supreme court. Otherwise shut your mouth.
Greetings polA harbinger of things to come? Probably!It's too bad that this came as a total surprise to them, isn't it? They probably could have been ready had they known ahead of time! :mrgreen:
Greetings, EdwinWillers. :2wave:
You're right. Fortunately, I rarely have had to visit the doctor. When I have, I'm amazed at what some people in the waiting rooms are there for. A cold. A boo-boo. I know a fellow who absolutely insisted on knee surgery, even though several doctors told him it would do no good. He kept going to doctors until he found one that agreed to the surgery. This was all done so that it would enhance his claim against another insurer for damages. He wants to clear enough in that claim to avoid work for the next year, and the surgery will greatly enhance his claim and his recovery time. These people are sick alright - they're just not ill.Well, if one's passion centers around being sick, which in this country is not at all unusual. You'd be amazed at how many people center their lives around their illnesses. It gives meaning to their lives, and creates a purpose for them. (and coincidentally, relieves them of being responsible for their own upkeep costs).
You're right. Fortunately, I rarely have had to visit the doctor. When I have, I'm amazed at what some people in the waiting rooms are there for. A cold. A boo-boo. I know a fellow who absolutely insisted on knee surgery, even though several doctors told him it would do no good. He kept going to doctors until he found one that agreed to the surgery. This was all done so that it would enhance his claim against another insurer for damages. He wants to clear enough in that claim to avoid work for the next year, and the surgery will greatly enhance his claim and his recovery time. These people are sick alright - they're just not ill.
If you think the law is unconstitutional you just need to get to work and obtain a seat on the Supreme court. Otherwise shut your mouth.
And yet you didn't say where the government gets the power to be involved in healthcare or how they can force people into service for others.
Btw, the taxing and spending clause can not be used towards functions outside of the enumerated powers, so be sure to tell me where the power is first before you tell me you can tax towards it.
The power comes from our govt. The act was passed by both houses of congress, signed by the President and upheld by the Supreme court. Don't tell me you don't know this is how our govt. works.
Who are the people who are against Obamacare care and why?
What is the problem with some people who don't want others to have health insurance? Some of the things that are in obamacare the republicans were in favour of. But no more, why?
...which is precisely how Obama"cares"
Think the government will give me a subsidy to do that? Otherwise, not sure I can afford it - all my money's going to the exchange.
It's so predictable. How come you and I can figure this out, but our elected officials seem oblivious to that fact? It's amazing. I don't care how long the government is shut down. Until we have an open and honest discussion on healthcare, it should remain shut down. So far, the whole thing has been anything but open and honest.Exactly. When it pays to be sick, people will become sick.
however, half of the country is apparently AOK with paying for the uninsured to get primary care at an emergency room, and is ready to fight in the streets over any attempt to change the Roosevelt-era policy of tying health insurance to specific employment.
Thank you - but there's the rub. I have no choice in the matter.Your great generosity will not go unnoticed. Voluntarily donating all your money to the HC exchanges is quite an act of charity. I think you went a little overboard not leaving any money for your self though.
Thank you - but there's the rub. I have no choice in the matter.
Really? Hmmm. I'll have to have a discussion with my accountant, who seems to think they are.I'm afraid you are mistaken, no one is TAKEING anything from you. In fact many of us have receive refunds from our insurance companies because of the AHC act.
I'm afraid you are mistaken, no one is TAKEING anything from you. In fact many of us have receive refunds from our insurance companies because of the AHC act.
Thank you - but there's the rub. I have no choice in the matter.
I'm afraid you are mistaken, no one is TAKEING anything from you. In fact many of us have receive refunds from our insurance companies because of the AHC act.
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