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Old 02-21-2012, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Danzig View Post
just wait and see what happens if the PPUCA stays on the books. i know it s supposed to be aca, but it will end up unaffordable.
the CBO estimated that six million people covered in small groups will have their employers drop their coverage. that the employer would fint it cheaper to pay the penalty and let their workers go thru a exchange.
however, it is possible that up to 30 million would end up in the exchange. that causes the est. of less than a trillion in new cost over ten yearzs to go well over that, one trillion being the 'magic number' congress had said would make or break the vote.
also, in arkansas for an example, anyone want to guess what percentage of this states total population will qualify for a subsidy? averqage subsidy is five thousand a year. 70~75 percent. because the feds have made an average income chart for income.
now, we all know that cost of living varies widely.
oh...and medicaid? rolls will almost double. right now those up to 75 percent above the fed. poverty level are eligible. it goes to 133 percent above trhat. who will pay for that? most states are already in deep financial straits.
I like your acronym better: PPUCA, pronounced P-PUKE-AH
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