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58. FU is the perfect response to your

Tue Dec 24, 2013, 02:48 PM

Dec 2013

"don't let the door hit you on the way out" response typically heard from Repuke scum.

No, I do not like the idea of spending 20% or more of my take-home pay subsidizing fat cat insurance corporations under threat of being fined by the USGov.

The people did not vote for this solution. The people voted for single payer. I will not play this game. If I get coverage through my employer, great. That is usually a fraction (less than half) of what my estimated silver cost is. This ACA silver amount is pretty much in line with a COBRA plan, which is unrealistic for people to afford. And, that employer insurance is usually out of pre-tax dollars too. The Gov should at least be able to match an employers plan if not better it.

Canada is a long way off (if at all). But, if they start to try to garnish wages for not paying a fine for not buying price gouging insurance, Canada will be very close.

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So, what happens if you are not [View all] madmom Dec 2013 OP

The black helicopters come and take HereSince1628 Dec 2013 #1

You aren't insured starting in Jan -That's all. JimDandy Dec 2013 #2

Let them try to fine me. PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #5

Umm, ookay... I think post 1 was meant for you. n/t JimDandy Dec 2013 #9

will they fine you or not? PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #10

Don't worry, Uncle Sam will put a lien on your body parts. HereSince1628 Dec 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Dec 2013 #51

Yes, I agree, I've looked at the costs for bronze plans for 60 year olds in WI HereSince1628 Dec 2013 #53

Won't they just take it Tien1985 Dec 2013 #13

I have insurance, so no, they won't fine me, JimDandy Dec 2013 #15

Even if you are correct about ACA you are forgetting history. Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare jwirr Dec 2013 #34

There are hardship exemptions Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #22

Actually... 2naSalit Dec 2013 #59

I had read (on this board) PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #60

I saw it on 2naSalit Dec 2013 #61

Will Canada accept you as a legal immigrant? treestar Dec 2013 #14

I do not have enough money to make that move PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #16

You lose points at age 49 treestar Dec 2013 #20

Make sure here if you're going to make a plan NoOneMan Dec 2013 #40

What result did you get while applying on the ACA website? geek tragedy Dec 2013 #41

See here PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #42

Don't let the border hit you on the butt as you leave. MineralMan Dec 2013 #52

FU PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #54

Nice. MineralMan Dec 2013 #55

FU is the perfect response to your PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #58

Well, here's a breakdown of Canadian taxes paid by a typical person: MineralMan Dec 2013 #63

I see no source link. PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #64

On january first you wont have insurance etherealtruth Dec 2013 #3

i need help with the exchange.... please, someone! w100jmi Dec 2013 #4

Call the number found here. Its the official ACA phone number. JoePhilly Dec 2013 #6

. w100jmi Dec 2013 #11

Sounds like you need to resolve the issue of your wife's JoePhilly Dec 2013 #18

i dont know w100jmi Dec 2013 #37

Its going to cost your child. You can't help everyone. JoePhilly Dec 2013 #39

That is the issue! w100jmi Dec 2013 #44

Wow does this sound familiar. JoePhilly Dec 2013 #47

Are you really saying kick out the disabled 69 yr old mother so they can have affordable health insu uppityperson Dec 2013 #43

Since I didn't say that, the answer obviously, is "No". JoePhilly Dec 2013 #45

re w100jmi Dec 2013 #46

Thank younfor clarifying and my apologies for being so abrupt. uppityperson Dec 2013 #50

If the insurance is more than 8% of your income, you're eligible for an exemption. winter is coming Dec 2013 #36

It sounds like you're one of those families ... surrealAmerican Dec 2013 #8

If your employer offers insurance you can't sign up on the exchange. Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #23

employer w100jmi Dec 2013 #25

How many people do they employ? Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #26

employ w100jmi Dec 2013 #27

Then you can't use the exchange. Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #28

not what i want to hear, but thank you. w100jmi Dec 2013 #29

We need a single payer plan Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #30

You know PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #31

boss w100jmi Dec 2013 #33

I have no response PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #35

You have never asked for a raise? Motown_Johnny Dec 2013 #57

boss w100jmi Dec 2013 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author w100jmi Dec 2013 #62

Off to the FEMA camps where the Death Panel will determine your fate. JoePhilly Dec 2013 #7

...in Benghazi Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #17

lol JoePhilly Dec 2013 #19

:) Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #21

My estimated Silver premium is $396/month after 51$ subsidy PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #24

Yes, the insurance premiums have stolen any possible JimDandy Dec 2013 #48

You won't get insurance starting on January 1, but there's no penalty yet. winter is coming Dec 2013 #38

After reading this whole thread, and others like it, ConcernedCanuk Dec 2013 #49

THEY SEND YOU OFF TO A CAMP AND CUT OFF YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU DIE! haele Dec 2013 #56

You can use the Community Health Centers instead. grahamhgreen Dec 2013 #65