It's a little late in the game to be changing the rules

[B2G]

I'm afraid this is going to cause an even larger mess.

I've been pointing out the issue noted below, only to be accused of hoping the ACA fails. Dealing in reality isn't appreciated by a large number of folks here.

"This means that the insurance companies have 32 days to reprogram their computer systems for policies, rates, and eligibility, send notices to the policyholders via US Mail, send a very complex letter that describes just what the differences are between specific policies and Obamacare compliant plans, ask the consumer for their decision — and give them a reasonable time to make that decision — and then enter those decisions back into their systems without creating massive billing, claim payment, and provider eligibility list mistakes.

All by January 1."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/11/14/the-white-houses-obamacare-fix-is-about-to-create-a-big-mess/

[Pretzel_Warrior]

1. Considering most of your posts take positions against Obama admin

It's kind of hard to take you seriously.

[B2G]

3. Considering most of your posts ignore the reality of the situation

I'm fine with you critiquing my positions.

[ProSense]

2. Really?

"It's a little late in the game to be changing the rules"

Like I said (http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024033119), the very people, including Ezra Klein's blog, who were demanding a "fix" are now pointing out what a mess it creates.

Too many friggin saboteurs.

[ljm2002]

10. You are right about many of those who demanded this "fix"...

...including Bill Clinton, who should have just kept his big mouth shut IMO. As you say, "the very people, including Ezra Klein's blog, who were demanding a "fix" are now pointing out what a mess it creates."

So here we go again: President Obama has once again acquiesced to the demands of the Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats, to the detriment of his own policy initiative -- and now, surprise, surprise, he's taking criticism for it from many of the same players.

Too bad no one could have seen that coming -- including our politically savvy, 11-dimensional-chess-playing President.

Your post clearly demonstrates why Obama's cave-in on this was a bad move. Thanks.

[FarCenter]

4. First they have to go to their state commisions and get the plans and premiums approved for 2014.

And note that if the company has discontinued participation in the individual market in a state, this is an additional hurdle.

[B2G]

5. Excellent point

Just saw your other thread.

[quinnox]

6. It will take a while to sort this out

I'm thinking they might delay other parts too, and it may be up to the next president and congress in 2016 as to the ultimate fate of Obamacare.

[riversedge]

7. I do think at this point that EVERYTHING rests on getting the fricking

website up and running.

[quinnox]

8. that website is critical

no question about it. First impressions are damn important, and so far it has not been a good one.

[Tarheel_Dem]

9. "I'm afraid" too!

[WilliamPitt]

11. This is really important.

Thanks for sharing it.

[B2G]

12. Thanks Will

I don't want this to fail but the way it's being managed is scaring me. Who the hell is advising him??