Miami Herald...Obamacare arrives Thursday -- here's what to expect

[mfcorey1]

Some copays will vanish, sick kids won't be denied coverage -- and insurance premiums will still rise.
BY JOHN DORSCHNER
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Of the many healthcare changes starting Thursday as part of federal reforms, one is a potential life-changer for Tarina Garcia, a Miami mother who was unable to obtain commercial insurance coverage for her 11-year-old daughter's epilepsy because it's a ``pre-existing condition.''



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[LWolf]

1. Since I couldn't afford to actually USE my coverage

before, actual health CARE is further away than ever. My premium is going up 30% starting October 1st, and my deductible will be double what it was last year. No care on the horizon.

Edited to add: I guess that's okay. People who were already paying for health insurance obviously don't need actual health care.