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In reply to the discussion: If you're not buying Obamacare, stop saying you are. OK? [View all]Leopolds Ghost
(12,875 posts)46. I'm assuming you know exactly what I'm talking about
And are just being silly because you disagree with me...
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Because I can buy insurance on the open market & not be restricted by "pre-existing condition". . .
Journeyman
Oct 2013
#1
Everyone I've spoken with so far (Kaiser, HealthNet, Blue Shield) say preexisting conditions are...
Journeyman
Oct 2013
#10
But I can assure you that pre-existing conditions were a big problem before the ACA.
JDPriestly
Oct 2013
#26
Well understood. My "pre-existing" condition was "non-existent," but it cost me nonetheless. . .
Journeyman
Oct 2013
#42
k&r though there are provisions of Obamacare that affect those with employer based insurance
uppityperson
Oct 2013
#4
not so fast. I support the ACA. I am currentlunder poverty level. I pay for health insurance. A lot.
robinlynne
Oct 2013
#11
It sounds like you are saying you COULD buy under an exchange, but it's not a good deal for you.
riqster
Oct 2013
#14
no because I have money saved in the bank. My income is below poverty level.
robinlynne
Oct 2013
#55
Your sesquipedalian loquaciousness fails to address the underlying issue.
Leopolds Ghost
Oct 2013
#27
Here in the glorious capital of (fill-in-the-blank), they just apssed a law to limit food carts
Leopolds Ghost
Oct 2013
#49
They are a cartel with an anti-trust exemption, they are not competitive in the way you pretend.
TheKentuckian
Oct 2013
#75
nope. this law doesn't address the amount and cost of actual health care. THAT is one of the things
Pretzel_Warrior
Oct 2013
#44
What is bullshit is the convoluted requirements, I don't know if I can go on the exchanges or not...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#32
That's not the issue, I already know that, I'm asking if I can apply for an exemption. n/t
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#48
You can buy but the purchase is unsubsidized and your employer contribution is not portable.
TheKentuckian
Oct 2013
#54
See, this is the confusing part, according to the paperwork I got from work, its 8% of income...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#62
I've never heard the 8% before, I guess if you are there then it will be time to push back
TheKentuckian
Oct 2013
#74
I looked at my latest year to date, just got paid, its 15,000 dollars(gross)...
Humanist_Activist
Oct 2013
#63
I have health care through my employer, and I have the VA when needed.
Rebellious Republican
Oct 2013
#33
Actually, I'm not employed, I don't earn 100% of poverty level so I CAN'T buy off the ACA Exchange.
HereSince1628
Oct 2013
#39