I've been working freelance for over 10 years and never got healthcare, until now.

[One of the 99]

Thank you President Obama!

Let me explain. I work as freelance consultant and companies hire to work in-house anywhere from a few weeks to several months. I operate no differently than a permanent employee. I just get no benefits or holidays or vacation. This week I start my first freelance job since Obamacare went into effect and guess what? They have to give me healthcare because I'm working more than 30 hours a week. This is really great.

Again thank you President Obama!

[bettyellen]

1. In NYC, this will change the game completely. Huge amount of uninsured contractors working for years

with no benefits. It is crazy.

[Wounded Bear]

2. The sad little secret...

that everybody actually knew but suppressed, is how many of the un- and under-insured are working people.

[CorrectOfCenter]

3. This is going to change the economy in so many great ways.

Think of the financial burden taken off of start-ups as well.

Innovative young minds can work on projects and create jobs without the worry of not being covered.

[NYC_SKP]

4. Also, portability. We won't stay with shitty jobs we hate just for the benefits. nt

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. Freelance writer here.