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In reply to the discussion: I supported the ACA, but my policy that I like is being cancelled because of it. [View all]OwnedByCats
(805 posts)I believe you. The reason is because several people I know have had this happen, including my parents. They can't afford the increase. I am sorry this is happening to some people. The situation is not looking good for me either. I wanted a system like what Great Britain has, after having lived there for ten years I can tell you it's a health care utopia compared to here. You never had to worry about cost and for the most part the care was excellent.
For the deniers, no I'm not giving details on age, location or policy type since this isn't about me and I have no business giving those out. I'm just saying I can believe what Dan is saying because I've seen it happen. Policies cancelled and one new plan being $300 more per month, two others were double their previous premium. You don't have to believe me and frankly don't care if you do or not. I just wanted to offer Dan a little support. Just because maybe some of you haven't witnessed this occurring does not mean it's not happening elsewhere.
Edited to add that I don't know if ACA is the actual cause of these increases and I'm sure the old and new policies are not comparable in what was and is now covered. The problem my family are having is not being able to afford the new premium. It's all well and good to have a better policy that covers more, but if one can't afford the increase in premiums, co pays or deductibles, what good is it to those who can't afford it?