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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAre there any provisions in the Affordable Care Act that would help people
that are working and getting a good salary but still find it a hardship to pay their present premiums. They are making too much for very low premiums but are finding it difficult to keep the insurance they have. I have heard these people are going to have an increase in their premiums not a decrease. Am I wrong?
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Are there any provisions in the Affordable Care Act that would help people (Original Post)
katmondoo
Sep 2013
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There is no reason these particular people would be getting an increase in their premiums.
pnwmom
Sep 2013
#2
If you work and have a good salary you can afford medical insurance and you don't need help with
kestrel91316
Sep 2013
#5
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(56,582 posts)1. Premiums are capped at 9.5% of your income (nt)
pnwmom
(108,976 posts)2. There is no reason these particular people would be getting an increase in their premiums.
That sounds like fear-mongering to me.
Are you talking about people who are getting their insurance from their employer or privately?
katmondoo
(6,454 posts)3. I believe it is from the employer
pnwmom
(108,976 posts)4. There are so many incorrect rumors being floated by the other side.
I wouldn't believe anything without specific details.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)5. If you work and have a good salary you can afford medical insurance and you don't need help with
anything other than learning to live within your means. You know - less fine dining, less extravagant vacations, more humble homes and means of transportation.