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sheshe2

(83,637 posts)
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 09:21 PM Sep 2013

I support Obamacare~





71 Million Kids & Adults With Private Insurance Have Received No-Cost Preventive Care.
“HHS estimates that, as a result of the ACA, 71 million children and adults with private insurance, and 34 million Medicare beneficiaries have received no-cost preventive care. Enhanced federal matching funds in Medicaid are available to states providing all USPSTF-recommended preventive benefits without cost-sharing, but, to date, few states have made the changes required to gain the higher match rate.” “Health Reform-The Affordable Care Act Three Years Post-Enactment,” Kaiser Family Foundation, March 2013.




Discrimination By Insurance Companies For Children With Pre-Existing Conditions Was Banned.
“Coverage exclusions for children with pre-existing conditions were prohibited as of September 23, 2010. Insurers are no longer permitted to deny coverage to children due to their health status, or exclude coverage for pre-existing conditions. Protections for adults will take effect in 2014. In addition, lifetime limits on coverage in private insurance have been eliminated and annual limits are being phased out.” “Health Reform-The Affordable Care Act Three Years Post-Enactment,” Kaiser Family Foundation, March 2013.


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NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. With what ObamaCare will save me, I could afford to buy two brand new cars.
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 09:23 PM
Sep 2013

I pay $1,432 in COBRA, it should fall to about $700.

[font color="red" size="30"]****HEY! Obama Cares!****[/font]

sheshe2

(83,637 posts)
3. What? I don't think you said that loud enough~ ROFL
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 09:55 PM
Sep 2013

Seriously, I am so happy for you SKP! That is excellent news. Half, more than half. That's what you will pay for quality healthcare!

OBAMA CARE~~~~ Yes he does!

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
2. It may not be perfect but it sure better for lots of people. I hear complaints about the cost of
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 09:36 PM
Sep 2013

Premiums. Consider those on Social Security, the average benefit is $1200 a month, out of this benefit the cost of Medicare is $104 a month. Some only have their Social Security to survive on so it costs. I am not complaining about Medicare, it sure has helped many people who would not be able to afford care. One of the benefits seniors will see from ACA is closing of the prescription donut hole. After $2500 in prescriptions one would have to pay the next $2500 before the plan picked up again. This is the same people who gets on avg $1200 a month. There are going to be some problems, mostly in states where a GOP governor refused to set up exchanges denying their citizens opportunities to purchase lower cost health insurance.

Cha

(296,789 posts)
7. I support Obamacare, too.. for all those reasons listed..
Sun Sep 8, 2013, 11:41 PM
Sep 2013

and because it is a strong foundation to get even better as the years go forward.

Love the Obama logo fused with Obamacare~


Mahalo, she

sheshe2

(83,637 posts)
8. Yes Cha ~
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 12:29 AM
Sep 2013

All we are saying is give kids a chance. Not just a protection to the fetus as Repukes love, love, love. The Child.

Give the Child a chance.

BOG


DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
9. Anyone who still can't get care go to: hrsa.gov
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 02:18 PM
Sep 2013

That stands for Health Resources Services Administration.
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DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
11. You're welcome. Still people falling through the cracks.
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 05:02 PM
Sep 2013

They can find health care on a sliding scale according to what they can afford, from free on up. Even transplants.

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