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101. Texas....don't cringe. lol

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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 12:37 PM

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Ok, so I took the plunge.....I checked out the ACA website......got a quote...and [View all] clarice Dec 2015 OP

For roughly the same coverage? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2015 #1

Yes...for VERY similar coverage. nt clarice Dec 2015 #2

Then why not keep your plan - if it is the same - it qualifies karynnj Dec 2015 #49

I am going to keep my plan. I was just looking for something cheaper. nt clarice Dec 2015 #50

Did you qualify for government funding of a portion of the premium? hedda_foil Dec 2015 #3

I am self employed. The coverage is just for my immediate Family. nt clarice Dec 2015 #4

Thanks. You don't qualify for a government subsidy then? hedda_foil Dec 2015 #10

No, unfortunately, we don't nt clarice Dec 2015 #13

Having been a small business owner myself, I feel your pain. hedda_foil Dec 2015 #16

I'm so glad to hear that...the whole thing is just a MESS. nt clarice Dec 2015 #17

You probably already know this, but in case not... pangaia Dec 2015 #77

Hmmmmmm I wonder if we have that here? Great suggestion, I DIDN"T know that. nt clarice Dec 2015 #78

where is here? jamzrockz Dec 2015 #80

Texas....don't cringe. lol clarice Dec 2015 #101

ACA = Third Way semi-conservative nonsense ... Trajan Dec 2015 #5

Every time I hear ANY politician say "I'm firmly behind the small business person".... clarice Dec 2015 #19

got that right...fellow very small business owner (as in me) dembotoz Dec 2015 #39

Right on. nt clarice Dec 2015 #40

Small business owners are the very persons benefitted treestar Dec 2015 #44

I guess that it wan't meant for me. Thanks. nt clarice Dec 2015 #46

And usually... Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #71

I'll give YOU a reach around you big knuckle head. lol clarice Dec 2015 #76

And how is he going to change things? By decree? Please tell us how "Bernie coming" will MADem Dec 2015 #102

Medicare for all, including dental, optical, hearing aids and mental health services. Scuba Dec 2015 #6

+1. Ed Suspicious Dec 2015 #7

You would have us give up the Gerald R Ford Aircraft Carrier Program? leftstreet Dec 2015 #9

SMDH SammyWinstonJack Dec 2015 #22

Can you stay with your current coverage? yardwork Dec 2015 #8

Yes, luckily, I can. Thanks for asking. nt clarice Dec 2015 #11

I'm glad to hear it. yardwork Dec 2015 #12

It still works for me. louis-t Dec 2015 #14

I talked to a nurse friend of mine.... clarice Dec 2015 #15

What kind of chaos? subterranean Dec 2015 #18

With out bashing the ACA......she more or less said..... clarice Dec 2015 #23

Thanks. subterranean Dec 2015 #37

To be fair... Texasgal Dec 2015 #89

Thanks TG....and you are right....a complete mess..... clarice Dec 2015 #91

Oh hell yes ismnotwasm Dec 2015 #104

I don't see any difference between our ACA policy and those from employers csziggy Dec 2015 #114

I hear you. nt clarice Dec 2015 #115

Oh I get it. Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #28

hey, at least you got yours, right? Facility Inspector Dec 2015 #51

And millions of people "got theirs" too. louis-t Dec 2015 #70

I am currently navigating the system as it were. Liberal Veteran Dec 2015 #20

I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties. My heart goes out to you. nt clarice Dec 2015 #24

My brother just signed up for a plan Freddie Dec 2015 #21

Yes....that is a good thing. nt clarice Dec 2015 #25

I'm paying $600 a month and that's with a credit, but I could get something valerief Dec 2015 #26

Well said. nt clarice Dec 2015 #27

And yet, I'm glad to have it. Of course, I'm a single payer fan. Always was. valerief Dec 2015 #29

Got any proof of your claim? Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #30

Does not deserve a reply. Thanks Lantern Waste. nt clarice Dec 2015 #31

Don't understand what Lantern Waste has to do Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #32

Aren't the two of you the same person? nt clarice Dec 2015 #34

if we are one person, could you loan me $20 bucks for lunch today? LanternWaste Dec 2015 #45

Thanks lanternwaste. nt clarice Dec 2015 #55

Sorry, I meant KingdomofFallen. No you've got ME confused.lol. clarice Dec 2015 #57

Having 2 accounts claiming to be one person is against the rules. Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #62

I believe you. nt clarice Dec 2015 #64

Hey buddy. Nice meeting you. Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #60

fooling no one. nt clarice Dec 2015 #61

Go to Skinner now with that accusation. Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #63

alright...alright...no need to tattle. I believe you. nt clarice Dec 2015 #65

bullshit, you got called on it CreekDog Apr 2016 #121

Called on what? Never mind...I just realized who you were.nt clarice Apr 2016 #122

accusing three of us real, live posters on DU of being fake CreekDog Apr 2016 #123

Now I'm REALLY confused...run that by me again?nt clarice Apr 2016 #124

here are the posts where you accuse 3 of us of being Lanternwaste CreekDog Apr 2016 #125

Ohhhhh That was the bad crazy Clarice.... I had to kill her off.nt clarice Apr 2016 #126

enjoy your stay CreekDog Apr 2016 #129

I would NEVER leave.... I have way too many friends here.... clarice Apr 2016 #130

What is a sock puppet? And how do YOU use it?nt clarice Apr 2016 #127

you've accused me and KCR of being Lanternwaste too CreekDog Apr 2016 #120

These claims are never true treestar Dec 2015 #43

Never was a "problem". Just a factual observation. nt clarice Dec 2015 #59

Why is it that when somebody posts how much they like the ACA it's always accepted as gospel, but Waldorf Dec 2015 #72

That is odd, isn't it? I've witnessed the same and City Lights Dec 2015 #98

An acquaintance of mine was complaining about the same thing. onehandle Dec 2015 #33

lol. nt clarice Dec 2015 #35

"2x his current plan at work" Freddie Dec 2015 #52

80G a year?!?!?! Facility Inspector Dec 2015 #53

That's about 7 times what I get a year. Kaleva Dec 2015 #54

and the Rx coverage is worse...much worse. ileus Dec 2015 #36

ACA is great for low income families and individuals Kaleva Dec 2015 #38

We don't have to make any changes if we are satisfied with our coverage, do we? Frustratedlady Dec 2015 #67

People who aren't satisified with their coverage can work to make changes if they wish. Kaleva Dec 2015 #68

Thanks! I have no complaints, so I will stay with the program I have. eom Frustratedlady Dec 2015 #69

You might want to call them treestar Dec 2015 #41

Really? Good idea. Thanks. nt clarice Dec 2015 #42

I'm self-employed. The costs just keep rising. Throd Dec 2015 #47

I KNOW !!!! It's ridiculous. nt clarice Dec 2015 #48

Im sure a lot do Travis_0004 Dec 2015 #84

My husband is also self-employed and I agree with you. City Lights Dec 2015 #99

City, did you read my post #100? What do you think? nt clarice Dec 2015 #106

Throd....did you read my post #19? Do you agree? nt clarice Dec 2015 #107

Pretty much. I live in CA which has a pretty unfriendly climate towards business. Throd Dec 2015 #119

We were sold a bill of goods on the ACA alarimer Dec 2015 #56

It's disgraceful.nt clarice Dec 2015 #58

Sorry to hear about your issues.. Docreed2003 Dec 2015 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2015 #66

Results vary lancer78 Dec 2015 #74

wow....how can that be? That sounds way cheap. nt clarice Dec 2015 #75

232 a month subsidy n/t lancer78 Dec 2015 #85

oh...ok. nt clarice Dec 2015 #92

I assume you are older lancer78 Dec 2015 #95

Yes, over 50....respectable income. nt clarice Dec 2015 #96

yeah lancer78 Dec 2015 #97

I hear you.... I was wondering if in the long run... clarice Dec 2015 #100

We thought the same thing. City Lights Dec 2015 #110

Did you look through ACA for catastrophic or an insurance company? nt clarice Dec 2015 #111

I'm pretty sure it was the ACA because, IIRC, only one company offered one. nt City Lights Dec 2015 #112

I'm pretty sure that you can get one through a private insurer...or am I wrong? clarice Dec 2015 #116

I would think so, but I haven't checked. nt City Lights Dec 2015 #118

I went to the ACA site SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2015 #79

does that figure lancer78 Dec 2015 #88

Yes it does SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2015 #90

That's a LOT of beer money !!! nt clarice Dec 2015 #93

My costs went up last year (Humana sucks) but they dropped this year ScreamingMeemie Dec 2015 #81

I currently get expanded medicaid for myself and child. PowerToThePeople Dec 2015 #82

Of course it is more expensive, especially for working-age men, because lumberjack_jeff Dec 2015 #83

My premiums are going up $6 a month. JoePhilly Dec 2015 #86

I just want to point out that pointing out a problem with the ACA is not bashing... Kalidurga Dec 2015 #87

Thanks K. nt clarice Dec 2015 #94

You should get in touch with a group that helps you navigate the ACA Marrah_G Dec 2015 #103

Thanks Marrah...I'm not really negative about it....more disappointed. nt clarice Dec 2015 #105

I know there are non profits out there that can look at your situation Marrah_G Dec 2015 #108

Much appreciated. nt clarice Dec 2015 #109

No details, no specifics. tabasco Dec 2015 #113

And your point is ??????? nt clarice Dec 2015 #117

WTF? Trajan Apr 2016 #128