Obamacare Cuts Kentucky Uninsured Rate by 40 percent

[Stuart G]

Source: Talking Points Memo


Obamacare has cut Kentucky's uninsured population by more than 40 percent, signing up roughly 360,000 residents since enrollment opened up on Oct. 1, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.


Some 75 percent of them -- 270,000 -- were previously uninsured. That means Kentucky's uninsured population of 640,000 has come down by 42 percent.

The enrollment figures, which state officials relayed to the Courier-Journal and the Lexington Herald-Leader, underscore the relative success of Kentucky's state-based Obamacare exchange compared to other states and, in some ways, the HealthCare.gov federal marketplace portal.


Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obamacare-cuts-kentucky-uninsured-rate-by-40-percent

[Yavin4]

1. Good news. I know KY hates Obama. I get it.

Yet on a human level, it's good to see some people get the help they need. Fuck politics.

[daybranch]

23. health care enrollment may affect voting preferences

There were about 4.3 million in Kentucky according to the 2010 census. The 360,000 signing up is about 9 percent of the population. If they and family members vote Democrat, great things could occur. Of course Republicans will continue to spread their lies but they may have cried wolf too often and much to loudly for voters to forget. The greatest voter belief I have seen in Kentucky is that the Government does not care about me. This may show what a farce this is, if Democrats trumpet it all over the state . I am sure they will in the high stakes elections.

[frazzled]

2. For that, I'll actually root for the Kentucky Wildcats this weekend

(That and the fact that my girl cousins, from Lexington, KY are big fans; and though I'd normally be a Wisconsin fan, I'll demur because of its governor.)

It's amazing that the state of Kentucky, which I usually think of as being pretty retrograde, has won the race on this one. Good job, KY. Maybe the times are a changin'.

[Iliyah]

3. Well their two senators want to repeal it

[liberal N proud]

5. Their two senators don't represent the "people" of Kentucky

[No Vested Interest]

4. I congratulate my Kentucky neighbors and their Gov. Beshear

on the fine job they have done implementing the ACA.
May other states learn from you.

[MissMillie]

6. "but, but, but.....

......it's not working!!!!"

[winstars]

7. Are they "cooking the books" too??? 'pug dirtbags are soooo certain... nt

[toby jo]

8. should have got them to register to vote after they sign

[freshwest]

19. Kos says voter registration is part of the information handed out by the ACA canvassers.

Perhaps Planned Parenthood did:

Planned Parenthood ACA Outreach

Published on Mar 31, 2014

The Affordable Care Act is one of the greatest advancements for women's health in a generation. As the leading women's health care provider and advocate, Planned Parenthood fought hard for the law's passage, and now we are working to make sure our patients and the communities we serve know about their new health care options.

In just a few months, Planned Parenthood reached out to over 1,560,000 people and had more than 300,000 conversations about health insurance.

Much more at this link:

Planned Parenthood Makes Final Push for ACA Enrollment; 80 Percent of Uninsured Sign Up



http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-makes-final-push-aca-enrollment-80-percent-uninsured-sign-up-42776.htm

to ProSense:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024761330#post42

From the thread:

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - The Obamacare Photos the MSM Doesn't Want You to See

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4761330

The media black out on the ACA, in force since 2010, but note this is a BOG (safe haven) post:

The truth about the ACA, from 2010! What media refused to show!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110219820

There is so much that has been held back about this law.

[QuestForSense]

9. And Mitch McConnell isn't even mentioned.

This is where democrats fall down on the job, in my opinion. McConnell, in a tight race for reelection, should be wearing this around his neck like an albatross. I hope Alison Lundergan Grimes is listening.

[adieu]

10. After the primaries

after the primaries, my friend. You don't want multiple targets only to find out the one you're aiming at is already dead.

[Stuart G]

11. I agree, come election time.

We will know in Kentucky who was for or against the ACA.

And, whoever survives the primary, will not hear the end of it.
He will lose...

[QuestForSense]

12. Well, that makes sense. Thanks.

I'm afraid I'd make a lousy politician.

[JI7]

13. most important thing about this is that the Governor of the STate has been working to get

this to the people.

now think of what the numbers would be if the same was true of all the republican governors in the country. especially places like texas with large numbers without any insurance .

[Stuart G]

14. Now...why does the governor of the State of Kentucky...been working to get this to the people?

Cause he cares about the people, and knows they need health insurance...yes..that is true..

now...what about those republicans governors, who have not helped people get insurance???

They don't give a damn about their people...it is that simple...

[IronLionZion]

15. And actively blocking others from helping, like in Florida

as well as the tons of pure BS being spread around simply to confuse or discourage people, because some repubs are just plain evil.

They are so desperate to see this fail. They can't imagine living through a scenario where people benefit from a large reform from their opponents.

[Stuart G]

16. Iron Lion hits it, "And actively blocking others from helping, like in Florida."

It isn't that they hate to help people, or they stand around and do nothing when someone is drowning, they try to prevent others from helping. Their view is the only view, and others should never help, and the Republicans "actively block others from helping"

How true, quite clearly stated. It is who they are..evil...

[Arkana]

17. Steve Beshear needs to book every morning show from now

until November and trumpet this to the heavens.

[Third Doctor]

18. That's great but

Sadly I think a lot of Kentucky voters will benefit from this and still vote against their best interests.

[freshwest]

20. Hope the voters there will see past Rand and Mitch's game to deny them help. n/t

[Stuart G]

21. I hope so too, but the lady running against Mitch, will call him out as we get closer.

Not now, but later - August ..she will hit him. he may hit back, but this time...he looses..

[freshwest]

22. It's going to be tricky. Mitch primaries by RWNJs, and a Democrat working to win in the general.

This whole year is election season, every day that goes by effects the voting pool. I'd be LOL if she wins, along with Wendy. Both very tough campaigns in very red states.

[Stuart G]

24. I smile just thinking about what you wrote..

Both Wendy and Alison win...both assholes lose...