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In reply to the discussion: How is Obamacare not a disaster for the Democratic party? (revised) [View all]lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)Because people won't die because they can't afford care?
Because women's contraception is now free?
Because most of the 3% of people who must change insurance plans had worthless insurance to start with?
Because most people who currently are insured by an individual policy will be able to get it cheaper because tax credit?
Second, the "at least $5000 per year more" is bullshit. Maximum out of pocket costs are just that, most people don't pay their entire deductible and copays each year. If she doesn't go to the doctor (except for preventive or reproductive health care), her extra costs are less than $2000 This does not account for the fact that her current insurance undoubtedly requires her to pay something now for mammograms and regular checkups.