Zenlitened
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Tue Mar-23-10 02:49 PM
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I sure hope "It's not really a mandate!!" is not the best talking point we've got. |
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I completely understand the need for a mandate, I really do.
But this clumsy kind of Newspeak some folks are trotting out now... is it really going to convince anyone that HCR deserves their support?
:shrug:
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HughMoran
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Tue Mar-23-10 02:57 PM
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1. "Starting in 2014, most Americans will be required to buy health insurance or pay a penalty." |
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Starting in 2014, most Americans will be required to buy health insurance or pay a penalty.
* The penalty will be phased in, starting at 1 percent of income in 2014, and rising to the maximum of $2,085 for a family in 2016. * American Indians don’t have to buy insurance. Those with religious objections or a financial hardship can also avoid the requirement. And if you would pay more than 8 percent of your income for the cheapest available plan, you will not be penalized for failing to buy coverage. * Those who are exempt, or under 30, can buy a policy that only pays for catastrophic medical costs. It must allow for three primary care visits a year as well.
mandate –verb (used with object) 10. to authorize or decree (a particular action), as by the enactment of law. 11. to order or require; make mandatory: to mandate sweeping changes in the election process.
I dunno :shrug:
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bigwillq
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Tue Mar-23-10 03:04 PM
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2. What's considered "financial hardship"? |
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:shrug: Cause I am sure a heck of a lot of people would consider themselves in that group, me included.
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JustFiveMoreMinutes
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Tue Mar-23-10 03:11 PM
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3. Hard to tell where anyone is going to be financially in 2014. n/t |
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Tue Mar-23-10 03:14 PM
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what they will use as a guideline or cutoff point to determine what a "financial hardship" is? :shrug:
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Tue Mar-23-10 03:28 PM
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5. Currently I am mandated to pay for everyone without health insurance |
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WE have had a mandate for years!
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