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RobinA

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18. How Old Are They?

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 01:11 PM

Mar 2017

They've never had a layoff breathing down their necks? Even if they weren't actually laid off? I currently have great insurance, but I've been laid off twice, too. My layoffs were both before I had the health issues of middle age and were before there was ANY pre-existing condition protection, so I was damn lucky. I am now in the public sector and my job is fairly secure, but I have no delusions that it can't happen to me again. Tomorrow. Most, if not all of my friends have had at least one layoff, my cousin was laid off at age 62. I can't imagine anybody who's worked these past 30 years thinking it can't happen to them. Just can't fathom it.

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Our friends are applauding the Health bill [View all] dreamland Mar 2017 OP

you can't fix stupid luvMIdog Mar 2017 #1

How do they get their health insurance? From their employers? Yavin4 Mar 2017 #2

They are all employed and covered. dreamland Mar 2017 #11

That's why they don't care. Yavin4 Mar 2017 #12

How Old Are They? RobinA Mar 2017 #18

I remember janterry Mar 2017 #3

She was probably fibbing a bit. haele Mar 2017 #21

You are probably right janterry Mar 2017 #23

Ughhhh....... let's see..... Turbineguy Mar 2017 #4

I have seen numbers that have all premiums going up, AJT Mar 2017 #5

This bill will cause an increase in premiums for everybody - even those covered by employers. LonePirate Mar 2017 #6

I want everyone in my community - CrispyQ Mar 2017 #7

Kaiser Family Foundation has estimates by county DeminPennswoods Mar 2017 #8

This is a useful tool to play with. Thanks! dreamland Mar 2017 #20

They would have to overcome their selfishness. silverweb Mar 2017 #9

Because 1/3 of this country vote culture - 100% Cosmocat Mar 2017 #10

Are they assuming they will never need care in a hospital? pnwmom Mar 2017 #13

Employer mandates go away. Caps on how much they'll pay out in their LIFETIME. Liberal In Texas Mar 2017 #14

Ultimately, Trump's America will come crashing down around them Mr. Ected Mar 2017 #15

I would find new friends. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #16

Does this bill include the much talked about GOP plan to tax sinkingfeeling Mar 2017 #17

Maybe they are just idiots. Adrahil Mar 2017 #19

why are you friends with people like that? Skittles Mar 2017 #22