My "Obamacare" Story

[VioletLake]

After going over my medical history and explaining to my new doctor why I haven't had health insurance for the last 10 years, I told her that after the health care bill passed, Costco started offering low cost health insurance without preexisting condition restrictions.

To that, she replied, "At least one good thing came from Obama."

I laughed and we moved on.

What would you have done?

[bluethruandthru]

1. I would have said "Yeah, Nothing good ever came from George Bush". n/t

[gateley]

13. Perfect. nt

[sandnsea]

2. Told her I need a sane doctor

It's just something I'm funny about.

And what has Costco done, I haven't heard.

[VioletLake]

6. Partnered with Aetna to offer affordable policies to members.

I got the most expensive plan at $240/mo.

[sandnsea]

8. Wow!

Do you mind me asking how old you are and what your pre-existing is. That is a pretty good price for a pre-existing policy, especially since it isn't even legally required for adults yet.

[VioletLake]

10. 46 and Graves Disease

The policies with higher deductibles and co-pays were a lot less expensive.

[Missy Vixen]

15. The insurance is only being offered in four states right now

I am hoping that Costco will expand the program. It would be a godsend for us.

Congratulations on your new health insurance!

[VioletLake]

17. I didn't know it was only in 4 states.

I hope they expand it, then, for your sake, Missy Vixen, and other people that need it.

Thanks :hug:

[BlancheSplanchnik]

21. Wish we even HAD Costco here in NY state!

for many reasons.

[RockaFowler]

16. That's really reasonable

I think I pay that now through my work . . . And I have shit coverage

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Good for you

[LiberalAndProud]

4. You did fine.

Did you have a good rapport before that? I'm a bit surprised that your doctor allowed her personal politics to enter into the discussion, so I'm nonplussed. I don't know that I'd opt for a follow up appt. with that particular physician, but that's my own personal bias.

[VioletLake]

9. We did have a good rapport before and after that.

And she was highly recommended. I wasn't surprised, but I was a little disappointed. I won't hold it against her though.

[renate]

5. I didn't know that about Costco!

Cool! Thanks for the tip! And fie on your doctor. What is it about Republicans that makes them so inappropriately ready to tell you all about their affiliation (or assume that you'll agree with them)? That's not very professional of her.

[VioletLake]

19. I may have goaded her by referring to the HRB as "Obamacare".

I see now that Costco is offering health insurance in only 4 states: Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. And they do have coverage restrictions. It may also have nothing to do with the HRB, that is my assumption.

[USArmyParatrooper]

7. Me... I would have said nothing and remained expressionless

hoping it would create an awkward silence. Then maybe she would think about how unprofessional that was.

[tigereye]

11. that's cool that Costco is offering insurance

Maybe more places will follow suit. The idea of restricting health insurance to those with no pre-existing medical issues is crazy and flies in the face of everything that we have learned about preventive medicine.

[elleng]

12. I would have smiled/shaken her hand, and said 'Glad you recognize it.'

[SoCalDem]

14. I would have said one of many..and done in a time when the country was on the brink

of a Bush-disaster..which was also one of HIS many disasters

[VioletLake]

18. I should also mention, for LGBT props,

that I had gender reassignment surgery once upon a time, and Costco/Aetna knew about it prior to accepting my application.

[Evasporque]

20. Ask the doctor....

"So do you want me to leave...? Am I putting you out coming in here with Obamacare coverage?"

[LWolf]

22. I would have mentioned that my premiums are 30% higher,

that my copays have gone up as well, and that my deductibles are 4 times higher under Obama Care. All at a time when my salary has been repeatedly cut, and my profession held out as a scapegoat by Obama's education deform policies.