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viva la

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9. I remember those terrible times before Obamacare.

Reply to Ms. Toad (Reply #6)

Sun Jul 6, 2025, 04:11 PM

Jul 2025

With a pre-existing condition, I couldn't get insurance at any price. Really, the insurance agent would cut me off as soon as I identified the condition. "Sorry, we don't cover that."

At least now they have to cover.

We need what so many much poorer nations have-- national health insurance for all of us.

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The myth of able bodied people not working and on Medicaid: [View all] applegrove Jul 2025 OP

When the economy does the Krasnov Krash bucolic_frolic Jul 2025 #1

It's a reworking of the "welfare queen" crap. valleyrogue Jul 2025 #2

#1: healthcare should NOT ever be tied to employment markie Jul 2025 #3

Yes, I can't get over the fact that countries like Vietnam have national health insurance.... viva la Jul 2025 #16

We shall see what the convicted felons base thinks in time. republianmushroom Jul 2025 #4

The average person does not have AGENCY. Zackzzzz Jul 2025 #5

Medicaid may be the only affordable option for many able-bodied but chronically ill individuals. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #6

I remember those terrible times before Obamacare. viva la Jul 2025 #9

Yup. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #11

People who have employer-subsidized insurance often have NO IDEA how much insurance really costs. viva la Jul 2025 #7

That's why I don't think as many will be removed from rolls as predicted. What ticks me off Silent Type Jul 2025 #8

FACTS! Texasgal Jul 2025 #10

In Canada, citizens with gov ID card+photo on it are automatically covered Justice matters. Jul 2025 #12

I was on... 2naSalit Jul 2025 #13

Mrs. Snark and I pay $950/mo. for that wonderful employer healthcare. Snarkoleptic Jul 2025 #14

They're going to regret this rhetoric. Steve Bannon recently... keep_left Jul 2025 #15