WONK ALERT: President Obama (In His Own Words) Statement on the Affordable Care Act Nov 14, 2013

[KoKo]

(It's a good weekend watch..when one has time to see EXACTLY what POB said about ACA and folks Keeping their Current Health Care Plans. The "Q&A" is better than his initial statement in explaining if you have time to watch the whole 51 Minutes. That way one can make up their OWN MIND without the SPIN.)

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President Obama on the Affordable Care Act
Nov 14, 2013
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51 Minutes


President Obama made a statement regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act and its Healthcare.gov Web site. In his remarks he said that Americans could keep canceled health insurance policies for a year as companies and consumers adjusted to the new demands of the health care law. He also said that insurance companies must also notify customers of what those policies lack, and of options consumers have for better coverage under the new law. Afterward, he answered questions from reporters. The president opened his remarks by commenting on the tragedy of the cyclone in the Philippines. Other topics included Iran and immigration.

VIDEO HERE from C-SPAN:

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/316233-1

[rainy]

1. Can Obama just tell those insurance co's not

Cooperating that they won't be allowed to offer plans in the exchanges? I'm sure it's not that easy but he should just tell them that if they don't honor the jest of the grandfather clause and start trying to help then they can't offer other plans on the exchanges.