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ismnotwasm

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104. Oh hell yes

Wed Dec 2, 2015, 12:53 PM

Dec 2015

The ICD-10. I have nothing to do with coding anymore but have I heard stories. The ACA is very successful up to a certain income level--the it becomes problematic. My premiums will rise just on my regular insurance, but I heard the ACA's had doubled in some instances. I'm a strong supporter of the ACA,(It's very successful in the state of Washington) but I also know it needs work.

I went to my Union convention this year, and nursing leaders are very aware that MD's may opt out, and there are less and less entering medical school. They believe Nurse practitioner's should fill that gap. There also believe that nurses should be a very strong part of any policy making with health care. (Well... Of course!)

So I'm going to nurses legislation day this year to find out what's up.

Keeping a eye on Colorado--see if they can get a successful single payer going

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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