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Freethinker65

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25. Husband is 59, I am 52

Thu May 4, 2017, 03:39 PM

May 2017

We have been saving to pay for insurance for me through the exchange when my husband retires. My pre-existing condition, psoriasis (and psoriatic arthritis in remission for over 10 years), will now potentially increase my insurance rates over 15 thousand/year more than we had planned. I am well educated but relatively unskilled for today's job market. I was considering returning to the workforce part time now that my sometimes struggling son is off at college. Now, if the ACHA passes, I will be looking for a job that offers at least the minimum of coverage even with high deductibles and buy-ins for the future. I might just end up taking our savings and move for a few years. I really do not know. .....and I know I am one of the fortunate and "lucky" ones that might be able to do so. There are far more people that do not have this option.

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How can anyone be so sure the ACHA will die in the Senate? [View all] babylonsister May 2017 OP

I believe it needs 60 votes in the senate. shraby May 2017 #1

If McConnell doesn't want to nuke the filibuster again... haele May 2017 #8

I was thinking about that burnbaby May 2017 #2

The ACA is NOT "officially repealed"... regnaD kciN May 2017 #7

No, it's NOT "officially repealed" yet. nt DesertRat May 2017 #10

These are some of the same who said "trump, that's crazy, he'll never win" NightWatcher May 2017 #3

They were right! rock May 2017 #27

"These are some of the same who said "trump, that's crazy, he'll never win" LenaBaby61 May 2017 #28

Or ones that said "Trump. I hope he wins the Repub primary." n/t woodsprite May 2017 #37

We can't be sure of anything anymore. The_Casual_Observer May 2017 #4

No one can be sure of anything after today's vote. democratisphere May 2017 #5

It could probably get 51 (50 + Pence), but I think it needs 60? Freethinker65 May 2017 #6

What stops them from changing the rules again? exboyfil May 2017 #11

I cannot see them changing the rules for this. Freethinker65 May 2017 #20

I am already looking at working until 68 exboyfil May 2017 #22

Same boat here. mn9driver May 2017 #24

Husband is 59, I am 52 Freethinker65 May 2017 #25

Some parts need 50+Pence, others need 60... regnaD kciN May 2017 #12

They'll do it all with 50. The final say on if it counts for reconciliation is the VP Amishman May 2017 #35

Not if they push it through with budget reconciliation. WillowTree May 2017 #17

McCain & Closeted Lindsey are not moderates! NewRedDawn May 2017 #38

Exactly, but they get trotted out to do interviews to seem reasonable every time Freethinker65 May 2017 #41

Is the 60 vote requirement avebury May 2017 #9

If it was strictly budget they wouldn't need 60 votes Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2017 #13

The 60 vote requirement is because they changed regulations (to appease Freedom Caucus) taught_me_patience May 2017 #29

Because by then, the CBO will have scored it. GoCubsGo May 2017 #14

because it doesn't need to pass cloture maxsolomon May 2017 #15

That depends on how the Parliamentarian rules on the question onenote May 2017 #31

Save us, Parliamentarian! maxsolomon May 2017 #33

The Parliamentarian is Elizabeth MacDonough Amishman May 2017 #36

Nothing is assured with theses assholes in charge Va Lefty May 2017 #16

I have that concern also. I don't plan to even follow Blue_true May 2017 #18

Same reason they were sure Clinton would win, Ms. Toad May 2017 #19

Because KGOP cannot afford for it to pass Senate... MedusaX May 2017 #21

Pretty sure you are correct about how Trump sees it Freethinker65 May 2017 #23

The Cowards rigged it even ii it becomes law NewRedDawn May 2017 #40

senate just said they wont even vote on it... they have something else in mind... samnsara May 2017 #26

We can not be sure at all workinclasszero May 2017 #30

There's a good chance what emerges from the Senate will be different onenote May 2017 #32

The Rethugs will break the law to pass it if they have to. What is stopping them? SummerSnow May 2017 #34

I can't think of one Republican that will vote against it?? kentuck May 2017 #39

Maybe some women, like Susan Collins, but I don't have a whole babylonsister May 2017 #43

There just isn't enough insane Republicans in the Senate Thrill May 2017 #42