How Is Obamacare Working Out for You?

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

That is hilarious that the author doesn't mention all the people whose premiums have skyrocketed and whose doctors will not take their insurance. The author says that none of the predictions of the Republicans came true. Many of the most important predictions came true. They said that with the ACA you would not be able to keep your plan, you would not be able to see your doctor, and your premium would skyrocket. That is exactly what happened to me and to millions of others.

If a guy is going to write a fair article about the ACA, how could he fail to mention that? If I was going to write an honest article, I would have to mention both the good and the bad. For example, even though I hate the ACA I know that it is good for some people. It will help people with pre-existing conditions.

How can this author not mention the bad parts of the ACA? That is simply a dishonest article.

I know - one would think being the producer for The Rachel Maddow Show he would be more fair and balanced

[GenuineRisk]

Interesting piece on a guy who chose not to get coverage under the Affordable Care Act, had something bad happen, and now, because the deadline has passed, can't get coverage.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/new...e20696283.html

He made choices, they were the wrong ones, and he's still blaming Obama for it. It would be funny if his situation weren't so sad.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Interesting piece on a guy who chose not to get coverage under the Affordable Care Act, had something bad happen, and now, because the deadline has passed, can't get coverage.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/new...e20696283.html

He made choices, they were the wrong ones, and he's still blaming Obama for it. It would be funny if his situation weren't so sad.

that same thing happens every day, with every type of insurance. it's mindboggling.
a few years back when sandy hit the northeast, a woman was complaining on tv, online, all over....she had a homeowners policy, but of course it doesn't cover flood.
they had a flood policy, but they cancelled because they'd paid more over the years for it, than they'd gotten any back (an odd way to view insurance, it's not an investment). so, she had no house any more cause it got washed away--um, you're an idiot. and it wasn't allstates fault you're an idiot
people bad mouth insurance til the sun goes down. til they need it. they think it's a waste of money, til they need it.

i really hope we get single payer soon...i'm tired of the current state of affairs. the old system was unworkable and broken, so is the new one.
put everyone on medicare, today. that gets rid of medicaid and all associated issues/red tape, etc.
no more health care thru employers, no more yearly enrollments, no irs involved, none of that. health insurance companies can sell supplements to whoever wants it/needs it like they do now for medicare patients. blam, done.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Danzig

that same thing happens every day, with every type of insurance. it's mindboggling.
a few years back when sandy hit the northeast, a woman was complaining on tv, online, all over....she had a homeowners policy, but of course it doesn't cover flood.
they had a flood policy, but they cancelled because they'd paid more over the years for it, than they'd gotten any back (an odd way to view insurance, it's not an investment). so, she had no house any more cause it got washed away--um, you're an idiot. and it wasn't allstates fault you're an idiot
people bad mouth insurance til the sun goes down. til they need it. they think it's a waste of money, til they need it.

i really hope we get single payer soon...i'm tired of the current state of affairs. the old system was unworkable and broken, so is the new one.
put everyone on medicare, today. that gets rid of medicaid and all associated issues/red tape, etc.
no more health care thru employers, no more yearly enrollments, no irs involved, none of that. health insurance companies can sell supplements to whoever wants it/needs it like they do now for medicare patients. blam, done.

I agree. Everyone needs health care at some point in their lives; it makes no sense to treat it as "insurance." This guy is a classic example. He didn't need health care until he did.

As was pointed out on the site where I found the link to the article, pre-ACA it's not like he'd be doing any better, because fat chance that any private health insurers would have taken him, what with his diabetes as a pre-existing condition. Or, also possible, they'd have taken him and charged him a sh*tload in premiums, but disallowed any health issues that arose as a result of his diabetes. Like this eye surgery.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

As was pointed out on the site where I found the link to the article, pre-ACA it's not like he'd be doing any better, because fat chance that any private health insurers would have taken him, what with his diabetes as a pre-existing condition. Or, also possible, they'd have taken him and charged him a sh*tload in premiums, but disallowed any health issues that arose as a result of his diabetes. Like this eye surgery.

This idiot admits to neglecting his diabetes and his health in general and should be held responsible. Young, healthy, non-smoking, diet conscience, fit individuals just starting off their professional careers in no way should be subsidizing him. For Christ sake he's going blind with a $300K house and still has the audacity to complain with a pack of smokes in his breast pocket. He should pay, no one else!

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

This idiot admits to neglecting his diabetes and his health in general and should be held responsible. Young, healthy, non-smoking, diet conscience, fit individuals just starting off their professional careers in no way should be subsidizing him. For Christ sake he's going blind with a $300K house and still has the audacity to complain with a pack of smokes in his breast pocket. He should pay, no one else!

I take it you would also like to see Medicare abolished so the elderly can fend for themselves, too?

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I take it you would also like to see Medicare abolished so the elderly can fend for themselves, too?

Of course not, however since the average age a person lives/works has gone up so should the minimum qualifying age for Medicare and SS.

I also think cigarette and liquor taxes should be dedicated exclusively to healthcare just as SS payments be dedicated to the SS system.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Interesting piece on a guy who chose not to get coverage under the Affordable Care Act, had something bad happen, and now, because the deadline has passed, can't get coverage.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/new...e20696283.html

He made choices, they were the wrong ones, and he's still blaming Obama for it. It would be funny if his situation weren't so sad.

This douche bag has a $300K house. Hello!!!

He has no one to blame but himself for neglecting his own health. (Love the pack of Marlboro's in his pocket)

Maybe he could go out, sell some crack, and get arrested while he can still see. Ironic as it is, as a prisoner he's 'entitled' to healthcare.

A man who won't apply for social security disability because it takes too long is either a lazy fool or has something to hide, like not paying taxes on his income.

Something about this story stinks, and stinks bad but for the sake of presenting a pro-Obamacare/anti-republican stance the author and or editor choose to pinch their noses and leave the turds where they lay.