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(19,768 posts) Fri Oct 4, 2013, 09:29 PM Oct 2013

Well, I finally got to see the plans I qualify for on the federal exchange. [View all]

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Lowest Bronze plan for me was right at $300 per month, with a deductible of over $6,000 before anything kicks in, even a basic office visit. Can't afford that premium, much less the deductible.

And the premiums just go up from there. I think $580 was the top Gold plan for me. Great deductible on that one, but that's like saying a new BMW has free oil changes, as long as you pay the crazy monthly payment.

I had to choose among Bronze, Silver, and Gold. I evidently didn't qualify for any Platinum plans, as none were listed. That's just as well.

All of the plans shown to me, a total of 28, were network-only. Nothing out-of-network was covered. I didn't check the network to see if the doctor I see now, when I have to see one, was in there. Didn't check to see what hospitals I was limited to. No point really.

I'm a single middle-aged guy in SC. Low income. Non-smoker. Don't qualify for Medicaid.

I'll pay the penalty, I guess. And still be in the same boat I was in before.

Count me in the not-a-fan group.

On edit, couple of screen grabs for lowest premium of Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans I have to choose from:

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Well, I finally got to see the plans I qualify for on the federal exchange. [View all] Skip Intro Oct 2013 OP

Do you qualifiy for a subsidy? winter is coming Oct 2013 #1

Evidently not. It asked for my income, and projected next year. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #3

How does $10,000 not get you on medicaid? serious question, wondering. uppityperson Oct 2013 #16

The limit for Medicaid is not 100% FPL or more in all states. winter is coming Oct 2013 #69

Thank you. I am lucky to live in a state that did and do not understand why the others did not, but uppityperson Oct 2013 #158

What state do you live in? Everyone up to 133% of poverty level.. Motown_Johnny Oct 2013 #56

Here is the key document to read BlueStreak Oct 2013 #134

ACA's "donut hole"? (a la Medicare Part D?) Roland99 Oct 2013 #241

I live in WI we didn't do the medicaid expansion, my income is less half the fpl, no subsidy HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #240

These teabagger Governors are trying to get a really horrible deal BlueStreak Oct 2013 #267

The ACA facilitates tremendous variance in costs between states, I can't make sense of some HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #298

I agree with you. it is mostly about competition BlueStreak Oct 2013 #324

It it were me, I'd try it again estimating 140% of FPL as an AGI lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #57

It is a Catch-22. BlueStreak Oct 2013 #102

Or just claim it on your income tax as "supplemental income" for which a W2 is... Barack_America Oct 2013 #114

That may be an option, but it is still probably committing perjury BlueStreak Oct 2013 #121

$600 federal tax. I ran the numbers. To pay $500 per year vs. $300 per month. Barack_America Oct 2013 #126

Don't forget state income tax. It can be a big number BlueStreak Oct 2013 #137

At this point it's all estimates. Skip Intro doesn't *know* what his 2014 income will be. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #150

I believe there is a reckoning when the tax returns are filed and if you lied on this BlueStreak Oct 2013 #268

a) I don't know of anyone who's ever been sent to tax court for overestimating their income lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #291

You really shouldn't be offering that kind of tax advice BlueStreak Oct 2013 #322

There isn't and couldn't be. Chan790 Oct 2013 #292

No. But when you file your tax return, your subsidy could be recalculated BlueStreak Oct 2013 #323

"I know it's wrong, but... Very little chance of being audited... I'd be tempted." cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #166

Lighten up Francis. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #183

Done? Yes, if that was standing between my kids getting fucking health care... Barack_America Oct 2013 #184

A wonderful world where everyone who can get away with it cheats and lies... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #192

We're done here. Sorry about your baseball team.nt Barack_America Oct 2013 #195

Fuck baseball. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #201

Yeah we'll, be sure and let us know if its morally wrong to move to a different state. Barack_America Oct 2013 #210

You're fucking kidding? You're suggesting someone who can't afford the ACA premium in a state... cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #215

I completely disagree with you on this Tumbulu Oct 2013 #218

My keyboard is waterproof but you owe me the cost of wipes for my monitor. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #221

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #286

You're seeing criminality and malfeasance where none apparently exists. Chan790 Oct 2013 #296

You are correct, these posters Tumbulu Oct 2013 #331

+1000. n/t winter is coming Oct 2013 #198

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #280

Yawn. Save your sermon for Sunday. And thanks for outing yourself as against our President. Barack_America Oct 2013 #284

At this point, you're being asked to estimate 2014 income. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #146

It doesn't even have to be dishonest. Barack_America Oct 2013 #156

So you'd lie. Cool. How many others might there be like you? cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #147

How sanctimonious. alarimer Oct 2013 #259

Medicare is not cheap for everyone! CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #281

You are spreading false information Tumbulu Oct 2013 #332

I agree with you on this Tumbulu Oct 2013 #219

if I was putting together pro forma financial statements Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #190

You didn't qualify for a subsidy Sgent Oct 2013 #132

That's ProSense Oct 2013 #2

I have screen grab if you'd like to see it. n/t Skip Intro Oct 2013 #5

Sure, I can't see how $10,000 wouldn't qualify for Medicaid. n/t ProSense Oct 2013 #6

It depends on what state you live in. winter is coming Oct 2013 #8

Under the health care law expansion that changes. ProSense Oct 2013 #9

No, there will still be a gap in states that aren't expanding Medicaid. winter is coming Oct 2013 #21

The states that aren't expanding Medicaid are not an impact of the law. ProSense Oct 2013 #48

The expansion of Medicaid was part of the ACA package. Granted, this gap exists winter is coming Oct 2013 #74

there's no way the administration thought this challenge would hold up in court Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #224

And yet, as the mantra goes, Igel Oct 2013 #290

They're the result in an oversight in the PPACA, PoliticAverse Oct 2013 #75

It doesn't in Missouri. xmas74 Oct 2013 #39

Yup, Medicaid here isn't even for the poor, Hayabusa Oct 2013 #173

And pregnant. xmas74 Oct 2013 #212

Same in NH. Disabled or pregnant. nt bunnies Oct 2013 #272

This message was self-deleted by its author SteveG Oct 2013 #82

It would not in a state that is not expanding Medicaid. Jamastiene Oct 2013 #307

Screen Grab. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #15

What is that? ProSense Oct 2013 #37

That is three plans side by side. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #40

That still doesn't make sense. ProSense Oct 2013 #54

I'm not on Medicaid and uninsured. Yes, I got those rates with Skip Intro Oct 2013 #58

You were ineligible for Medicaid before the law? ProSense Oct 2013 #61

Yes, I'm a single male. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #63

The state is the problem it doesn't support low-income individuals. ProSense Oct 2013 #71

Sure, the state plays a role. I had the wrong impression of what Skip Intro Oct 2013 #76

Expanding Medicaid would make you eligible. ProSense Oct 2013 #77

Why aren't there federal subsidies to cover that gap? Skip Intro Oct 2013 #83

The law was altered by the SCOTUS ProSense Oct 2013 #90

That is the real problem the Supreme Court struck that part down /nt lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #165

Things are changin ... MindMover Oct 2013 #328

I'm very sorry that this is happening to you and millions of others. pnwmom Oct 2013 #101

I don't qualify for Medicaid either CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #287

Seems like you could be on Medicaid if you are unemployed. But in this instance, Schema Thing Oct 2013 #72

All wellness visits Duckhunter935 Oct 2013 #7

What is the difference between a "wellness visit" and an "office visit?" Skip Intro Oct 2013 #28

A wellness visit is a yearly physical, for starters. xmas74 Oct 2013 #43

Under the bronze plan - Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #87

Sure, show it. I'm poor, too. I want to see your proof. nt babylonsister Oct 2013 #53

Post 15. Here's a link. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #60

You know every plan in every state? enlightenment Oct 2013 #44

does not seem right Duckhunter935 Oct 2013 #4

What's a 'wellness visit'? That's some jargon I have never heard in a lifetime of being Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #10

I believe it is preventative care, check-ups, etc. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #14

correct Duckhunter935 Oct 2013 #17

And so if you are sick and need the doctor, that's deductible territory.... Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #65

well, when you put it that way BlueStreak Oct 2013 #111

It is a well person checkup. Basic vitals, look see, make sure nothing is developing rather than uppityperson Oct 2013 #18

Preventative care, xmas74 Oct 2013 #45

Although the previous replies are correct jazzimov Oct 2013 #64

From what others say, 'wellness visit' means you have NO symptoms it is a check up from Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #70

And it will catch Duckhunter935 Oct 2013 #85

i really can't put my finger on it... sweetapogee Oct 2013 #118

yes, plus BlueStreak Oct 2013 #124

I agree high deductibles are crappy. Washington does offer some plans that are HSA applicable Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #142

you haven't? Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #141

There's a gap in some states between Medicaid income caps and the required income for subsidy Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #38

Exactly. It is a huge Catch-22 affecting MANY folks. Everybody PLEASE take time to understand this. BlueStreak Oct 2013 #117

Yeah, you have to boost your income to above the FPL to be eligible for the exchange subsidy Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #130

The legislative theory was that the Medicaid expansion was mandatory becaose the Feds BlueStreak Oct 2013 #138

Actually, it's worse than that. winter is coming Oct 2013 #161

Thank you so much for repeatedly pointing this out. bunnies Oct 2013 #274

But then the problem becomes defacto7 Oct 2013 #182

Reporting from SC where the plan is in place to do as little as SaveAmerica Oct 2013 #326

You must be in one of the states that did not take the extra Medicaid money to enroll low income. dem in texas Oct 2013 #11

Medicaid by dtste LukeFL Oct 2013 #47

Exactly. This is the giant Catch-22 the SCOTUS created BlueStreak Oct 2013 #98

And the emergency care costs for the uninsured are what push up insurance rates for everyone JDPriestly Oct 2013 #231

And you were such a fan before. Aw, geez. n/t Cerridwen Oct 2013 #12

Hahaha! ya got me! nt babylonsister Oct 2013 #55

get more info before handmade34 Oct 2013 #13

and too low of income Duckhunter935 Oct 2013 #20

Not terribly helpful, but I think you're exempt from paying a penalty REP Oct 2013 #19

Half right. There will be no penalty, but he gets no subsidy BlueStreak Oct 2013 #106

It's because you'll make below 138% federal poverty level and SC didnt expand Medicaid. Barack_America Oct 2013 #22

I like creek dog. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2013 #23

cjeek dgg Electric Monk Oct 2013 #197

Do you also alert on him after some booze? Rex Oct 2013 #237

As of Sept 17, 2013 South Carolina is NOT going to accept the Medicaid expansion. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #24

I thought there were federal subsidies. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #25

Subsidies are only for people who make 100% to 400% of FPL. winter is coming Oct 2013 #30

Sorry, but the ACA won't do anything for you because your state is choosing JaneyVee Oct 2013 #31

Dude lancer78 Oct 2013 #34

There's a donut hole between un-expanded Medicaid and federal subsidies. truebluegreen Oct 2013 #42

That is key to the part that says "you me be eligible for Medicard, even without the expansion, Jamastiene Oct 2013 #308

Don't dare complain about it, Pro is sick and tired of attacks from you poor people Dragonfli Oct 2013 #314

+1000000 Jamastiene Oct 2013 #329

The federal subsidies are designed for those outside of the Medicaid expansion. Barack_America Oct 2013 #52

Here Hear...N/T busterbrown Oct 2013 #27

It's because you live in SC. Many states lowered Medicaid eligibility because JaneyVee Oct 2013 #26

Whatever the reason, I now have an additional cost and no insurance. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #32

No, no fed subs for states that opt out of Medicaid expansion. JaneyVee Oct 2013 #36

The federal subsidies kick in at 100% - 400% of the FPL. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #50

133% of FPL Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #86

The subsidies start at 100%. The Medicaid expansion was up to 138%. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #97

Medicaid was intended to be a 100% subsidy Ms. Toad Oct 2013 #93

What specifically is your additional cost? nobodyspecial Oct 2013 #115

You need to read the conversations upthread. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2013 #168

"Whatever" No, not whatever,this fits in with plan to make it SaveAmerica Oct 2013 #325

this is health INSURANCE not health CARE. never forget that minor detail nt msongs Oct 2013 #29

Thank you. n/t Cerridwen Oct 2013 #33

Well, yeah, I still got emergency rooms if I need one. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #35

You will not have to pay a penalty. Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #41

Yeah, it is small comfort, but at least I'm not losing on the deal. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #46

Community health clinics funded by the feds will STILL exist. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #125

You're basically screwed by South Carolina's decision not to expand Medicaid. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #49

That wasn't quite the decision Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #104

Sorry, by "SC" I meant South Carolina. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #152

So, 1 against, 200 million for. jazzimov Oct 2013 #51

Ouch... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #68

I'm glad me doing without is a game for you. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #79

I believe this poster thinks your disappointment is an attack on President Obama. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #88

I'd chose some different words to describe him. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #94

"Favorite Group: Barack Obama" 1000words Oct 2013 #112

If you think it through...you are not a young person. You probably SHOULD have insurance Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #139

he makes TOO LITTLE to qualify for subsidies RedRocco Oct 2013 #333

kinda like the fed employees being out of work was a game for you? Egnever Oct 2013 #148

if I'm not mistaken the government shut down Whisp Oct 2013 #153

Yeah... FUCK Skip, right? He ain't "on board" (and according to you he's the ONLY one). cherokeeprogressive Oct 2013 #80

You never pass up an opportunity to be hateful, do you? QC Oct 2013 #99

What an obnoxious thing to say n/t leftstreet Oct 2013 #109

That was really grossly insensitive, not to mention unbelievably rude n/t markpkessinger Oct 2013 #127

200 million until they see their deductibles NoOneMan Oct 2013 #128

What a disgusting comment. Medicaid hasn't been expanded in my state... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #136

although I agree it is fairly rude to say. I sort of know why you said it Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #140

Aren't you clever 1000words Oct 2013 #145

8 million others are *losers,* too. WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #154

This part of the "gaggle" has said nothing anti-Obama ever... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #155

then I definitely wasn't addressing you. Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #157

Don't excuse it and it possibly won't happen. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #159

that person has six months to find a solution Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #164

And the 7,999,999 others? Flood blue states, while... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #174

then those people need to band together with a coalition in red states to demand Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #176

We have. Moral Mondays, led by Dr. Barber of the NC NAACP. WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #178

Wow...Just...really wow. I am speechless that DUers can be that shitty to each other. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #188

right now, it looks like a bunch of DU'ers are brainstorming ways for skip intro to be in a better Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #193

No. You're defending the indefensible. Sorry. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #196

A quick look at your transparency page ... 1000words Oct 2013 #167

I am a pretty good judge. I just chose to cross the line in the past. if you go read those hidden Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #171

I know I can go 140 posts without breaking the rules 1000words Oct 2013 #185

I also got more than 140 posts without a hide. Big deal Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #187

It will indeed 1000words Oct 2013 #194

juries are ok. I will give back to the community by alerting on garbage. Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #203

It was cruel. 8 million won't be insured... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #160

I really want to vomit at this point. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #163

I'm with ya. We get rid of that fucking asshole MichiganDem... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #169

It's a Blue Team vs Red Team frenzy right now leftstreet Oct 2013 #179

Honestly. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #189

I'm thankful for this thread... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #263

There is more laughter below at the situation people are finding themselves in. Dragonfli Oct 2013 #273

The only LOL is at those who claim Obama and the Democratic Party... WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #279

Albert Einstein is going to vomit on your shoes if you keep acting boorishly. DisgustipatedinCA Oct 2013 #216

Way to kick someone when they're down. ForgoTheConsequence Oct 2013 #228

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #283

If you lived in a Medicaid expansion state, you would have health insurance. roamer65 Oct 2013 #59

This is very odd.. I checked the ACA calculator SoCalDem Oct 2013 #62

I may call someone eventually, before the first of the year. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #66

What's not right is SC's decision not to expand Medicaid. Barack_America Oct 2013 #67

+100 truebluegreen Oct 2013 #73

I got this LynnTTT Oct 2013 #78

Saw that on a local news station. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #81

Alaska is also currently a non-Medicaid expansion state, Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #84

Better luck in the next life kenny blankenship Oct 2013 #89

In many other states he'd be eligible for Medicaid. pnwmom Oct 2013 #92

Yeah, the "Pine Box Plan" kenny blankenship Oct 2013 #96

Not in the expanded Medicaid states. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #151

"Maybe you'll be reborn in Canada" ProSense Oct 2013 #95

Do states not run by callous people have $0 deductibles and 0% copays? NoOneMan Oct 2013 #131

They have Medicaid ProSense Oct 2013 #135

Yep. Real world stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes. n/t Skip Intro Oct 2013 #105

Are you not a fan of the ACA, which would have qualified you for Medicaid, pnwmom Oct 2013 #91

I'm not a fan of either. Why should I be? Skip Intro Oct 2013 #100

When the ACA was written, no one had any idea that the states would refuse pnwmom Oct 2013 #107

That is the real face of the republican party, and the media should be blasting this lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #172

Nobody could have foreseen that the red states would refuse? winter is coming Oct 2013 #220

Medicaid money that they had to pay for ANYWAY with their Federal taxes? pnwmom Oct 2013 #222

How many times have we seen Republicans defy logic to follow ideology? winter is coming Oct 2013 #251

Until the Supreme Court bullshit? They wouldn't have. Orangepeel Oct 2013 #244

Wouldn't a constitutional scholar....nevermind n/t leftstreet Oct 2013 #229

What would the precedent have been? How many states pnwmom Oct 2013 #230

Maybe should have kept the Public Option? leftstreet Oct 2013 #232

A few critical votes were against the public option, unfortunately. pnwmom Oct 2013 #234

The public option would not address people like the OP, screwed by their idiot state government. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #238

Idiot countries like Canada just don't understand our bipartisan love of predatory insurance Dragonfli Oct 2013 #245

Not my point. But whatever. Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #246

I understood your point, that is all part of the freedom we have here. Dragonfli Oct 2013 #247

Color me shocked Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #103

Take a look up thread to post #51. 1000words Oct 2013 #120

That's the plan I'd have had Warpy Oct 2013 #108

That's terrible. historylovr Oct 2013 #110

There's nothing to stop you from buying insurance on the open market. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #113

Only problem is most of those crap high-deductible plans you used to be able to get... Barack_America Oct 2013 #116

this is very disheartening to hear grasswire Oct 2013 #119

This is the result of actions by asshole Governors. ProSense Oct 2013 #122

I realize that. grasswire Oct 2013 #143

Built in a "contigencies" to an unknown SCOTUS decision? ProSense Oct 2013 #144

Here's some good information ProSense Oct 2013 #149

Unfortunately you're in a state SoCalNative Oct 2013 #123

I think you misunderstand what deductible means Cicada Oct 2013 #129

I live in Mo. wendylaroux Oct 2013 #133

That is why it is the job of every Democrat to expose this through the media. lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #175

I Believe There is a Maximum Premium Cap on Premiums Which Can not Exceed 9.5% of Taxable Income Indykatie Oct 2013 #162

That is true. In addition, if 8% of your income exceeds the premium on the Bronze plan, you have an lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #170

Unbelieveable, Democrats might as well write off most of the South permanently quinnox Oct 2013 #177

Don't they always? leftstreet Oct 2013 #181

Yes, re-electing Republicans will solve this problem. ProSense Oct 2013 #186

I am utterly shocked by the attitudes of a couple of people in this thread. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #191

I'm more shocked by the Republicans in South Carolina who ProSense Oct 2013 #199

No, ProSense. The attitudes of "Good Dems here is far, far, FAR more shocking. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #202

"I expect Republicans to act like that. " ProSense Oct 2013 #205

Just ick. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #209

The problem is the state refused to expand Medicaid. ProSense Oct 2013 #213

Again, really read what I have written to you ProSense... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #214

Please ProSense Oct 2013 #217

Thanks for trying and also for reaffirming what a liberal is and how some still post here Dragonfli Oct 2013 #227

Thanks Dragonfli, I appreciate that. I don't look at politics as a football game, like ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #261

I hear you, it is contemptible. To put loyalty to a politician over basic human empathy quinnox Oct 2013 #200

The President's health care law offers Medicaid to low income Americans ProSense Oct 2013 #204

Yes there is a class issue, cul de sac Democrats do not relate, not at all, they just assume Dragonfli Oct 2013 #223

exactly, good post quinnox Oct 2013 #226

+1 leftstreet Oct 2013 #233

Spot on. nt Demo_Chris Oct 2013 #235

it seems many don't understand what it is to be REALLY poor. there's not a dollar left over for KG Oct 2013 #242

Another way to ProSense Oct 2013 #249

Fuck who now? Not what I was addressing, but you knew that and just wanted to find a way to Dragonfli Oct 2013 #253

More spin ProSense Oct 2013 #255

Still not even close to addressing the problem I pointed out when you refered to ME Dragonfli Oct 2013 #257

Really? ProSense Oct 2013 #258

pot, meet my friend kettle Heddi Oct 2013 #295

No, ProSense Oct 2013 #297

Or they scream BUT BUT BUT SUBSIDIES!!!! Heddi Oct 2013 #293

Thank you for your reply, it reveals to me that you have a real world understanding of a reality Dragonfli Oct 2013 #304

Well before I was a nurse, I was a child who grew up in a working poor household Heddi Oct 2013 #305

I came from a similar background, we went from lower middle class to struggling poor when my Dragonfli Oct 2013 #309

and, I meant to say in my post, thank YOU Heddi Oct 2013 #306

That's the first time I have ever been specifically thanked for pointing out the obvious Dragonfli Oct 2013 #310

Well I'm not ignoring you, and I never will Heddi Oct 2013 #312

That's just it, you are among those that are the solution, and StILL must play that role as possible Dragonfli Oct 2013 #316

How exactly would the Public Option address the OP's problem? Warren Stupidity Oct 2013 #239

We never had enough votes for the public option, because we required pnwmom Oct 2013 #300

$10,000 In Income Makes You Eligible for Medicaid Even if SC Did NOT Expand Medicaid Indykatie Oct 2013 #180

NOT TRUE. winter is coming Oct 2013 #207

Yep, I did a search and found the same thing. In most states that I saw $10,000 a year is way above quinnox Oct 2013 #208

There are some special cases in a handful of those states, indicated by footnotes in the table I winter is coming Oct 2013 #211

"In some states, you can't even make more than $3,000 to qualify!" ProSense Oct 2013 #252

Thanks for sharing that link. WorseBeforeBetter Oct 2013 #265

That's lame. ZombieHorde Oct 2013 #206

You should address all of your anger at 1) The Supreme Court 2) State of South Carolina grantcart Oct 2013 #225

hang in there SI! Divine Discontent Oct 2013 #236

It sucks that your governor sucks. It's status quo for you. No penalty. Orangepeel Oct 2013 #243

Status Quo with the twist that options cheaper than offered on the exchange have all been replaced Dragonfli Oct 2013 #248

That's simply bullshit! n/t ProSense Oct 2013 #250

No it isn't - deny and deflect and now call the truth lies? you are on a roll Dragonfli Oct 2013 #254

Again, ProSense Oct 2013 #256

Can you cite some examples of those "cheaper alternatives" tabasco Oct 2013 #262

Ask the person being screwed that had found them previously Dragonfli Oct 2013 #269

Lots of examples B2G Oct 2013 #285

I never have been a fan, for this very reason. LWolf Oct 2013 #260

If you got a Bronze plan for $0 madville Oct 2013 #264

yeah, that's something that I thought last night, but didn't type in my response above Divine Discontent Oct 2013 #266

can't speak for Skip, but I wouldn't be able to justabob Oct 2013 #288

Its the same for me, Skip. bunnies Oct 2013 #270

Caught something earlier today that made me think of you.. Buddha_of_Wisdom Oct 2013 #271

Thank you for thinking of me. bunnies Oct 2013 #277

hope this helps you! income based care in your area! Divine Discontent Oct 2013 #275

At least you were able to log in and find out your legally mandated options. Pterodactyl Oct 2013 #276

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #278

Bronze, Silver or Gold CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #282

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #289

Take it up with your Governor. SC would not support expanding Medicaid. Left money on the table kelliekat44 Oct 2013 #294

To be fair GladRagDahl Oct 2013 #302

Not a good excuse. ProSense Oct 2013 #303

West Virginia consistently carries a budget surplus GladRagDahl Oct 2013 #334

They need to create an affordable plan for 'those in the cracks' B2G Oct 2013 #299

So it looks like your complaint has been thoroughly refuted. gulliver Oct 2013 #301

All his problems are now solved due to the benevolent magic of spin Dragonfli Oct 2013 #311

SUBSIDIES!!11!!! Heddi Oct 2013 #313

Gratitude - his lack of it is yet another of his many character flaws. Dragonfli Oct 2013 #315

I didn't claim his problem was solved. gulliver Oct 2013 #317

He is still screwed, nothing at all was solved, all I saw was a ritualistic washing of the hands Dragonfli Oct 2013 #318

Again with the spin. gulliver Oct 2013 #319

His complaint is about being screwed and there will be several millions more like him, there will be Dragonfli Oct 2013 #320

Dang that Obama and his stupid ACA! gulliver Oct 2013 #321

As I have said before and I will say again, MindMover Oct 2013 #327

You can try establishing a medical savings account, but don't touch the money. bluestate10 Oct 2013 #330

Skip, Lumberjack Jeff's advice above is the key. Try estimating your 2014 income as $12,000 per year stevenleser Oct 2013 #335