Can we share our questions, experience and info on the ACA here? My questions:

1. A lot of people have complained that they can't even look at the exchanges without signing up with a lot of personal data. Is this true everywhere?

2. Related question: Is everyone signing up on a Federal web page, or has each state designed its own? Are some states waaaay more intrusive in requiring personal information than others?

And a comment: I didn't think the ACA involved me since I've been on my husband's insurance. That may change - if my employer's crappy policy has come up to a new standard, I may have to buy my insurance there. Or - my husband's company may drop my coverage and refer me to the exchange. Nothing has happened yet, but it's something a lot of us may encounter. Absolutely no complaints here - my son will be getting his insurance January 1!

Anyone else work for someone with crap health insurance? The two temp agencies

I've worked for had "health insurance" that would end up taking most of my pay check each week. I think Walmart offers a similar plan. Sign-ups for employer backed health insurance for next year should be going out any day now. I'm curious whether anyone has seen changes in the policies on offer and/or seen their company drop the policies entirely.

Just got an e-mail from my husband's employer regarding retiree health benefits:

Q. Did Health Care Reform dictate the change for (redacted)'s retiree medical benefit?


A. No. It did, however remove two primary obstacles that retirees faced if the tried to purchase healthcare insurance on their own (elimination of pre-existing condition clauses and life time limits). Federal health reform offers more options for individuals in the insurance market. More choice, more stability and less cost.

Well played, Google!

OK - it looks like the shut-down is ON - when will it be resolved, and how?