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Unaffordable Care Act

Heard this story on NPR radio this morning...
But others say they dropped their Obamacare health coverage because they found the plans too confusing, too expensive or not worth it.
Brendan Skwire tells NPR his insurance was too pricey. "Basically, my premiums doubled when my income imploded," he says. "I simply couldn't afford to pay the bill."
Meanwhile, Vic Higgs of New York says the premiums and copays required in her current Obamacare plan are too expensive, relative to the small amount of medical care she uses each month. She plans to drop the plan in January.
"I only visit two doctors a year, and only receive one monthly prescription that — prior to having insurance — cost me 80 bucks a month," Higgs writes. "I think paying directly for the doctor visits and prescriptions is cheaper right now than having insurance."
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/10/30/452909204/obamacare-deploys-new-apps-allies-to-convince-the-uninsured
But others say they dropped their Obamacare health coverage because they found the plans too confusing, too expensive or not worth it.
Brendan Skwire tells NPR his insurance was too pricey. "Basically, my premiums doubled when my income imploded," he says. "I simply couldn't afford to pay the bill."
Meanwhile, Vic Higgs of New York says the premiums and copays required in her current Obamacare plan are too expensive, relative to the small amount of medical care she uses each month. She plans to drop the plan in January.
"I only visit two doctors a year, and only receive one monthly prescription that — prior to having insurance — cost me 80 bucks a month," Higgs writes. "I think paying directly for the doctor visits and prescriptions is cheaper right now than having insurance."
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/10/30/452909204/obamacare-deploys-new-apps-allies-to-convince-the-uninsured
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No. They just don't have a lot of money.
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Well then Vic Higgs is stupid and needs to be taught the meaning of the word insurance. I say if she gets sick, we let her die.
Again stupid, if they get sick, let them die.
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Maybe if they spent less money on cable and alcohol.
A true advocate of the evil money system speaks. The insurance/money system is a crime against humanity, it says let people die if they don't have the money for insurance. Good medical treatment for all citizens is available but denied to those who can't afford insurance. How evil is that?
Father in law works as a homebuilder for a small construction outfit that doesn't offer health insurance. Mother in law only works part time at a gift shop.
But thanks for ripping on my relatives and referring to them as clowns and alcoholics.
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Clearly they are not budgeting then. Maybe a smaller house.
Anything else would be socialism, and we don't want socialized medicine. People must die for freedom.
They rent cuz they can't afford to buy. They are in their low 60's right now and have only owned a home once (for about 5 years) in their lives.
How much you want to bet they have tattoos?
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I see you are good at stereotypes though.
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I also created this questionnaire that I'd like them to fill out:
- you a great big fat person?
- are you as disappointed as i am at your daughter's choice of spouse?
- If you were part of a homebuilders union that provided affordable insurance, would you join?
- Did Jesus ever get an **** in your opinion?
I'll give you $150 for it. Final offer.
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I think I'd also like to see their education records, including homework submitted to evaluate just how much effort they put into their education. I have a feeling they didn't give a **** when they were in school, didn't do all that well, and now those decisions are coming back to haunt them. Personal responsibility is truly dead.
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