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TexasBushwhacker

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2. And let's not forget the corporations

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Fri Jan 20, 2017, 04:57 PM

Jan 2017

The ACA required all employers with more than 50 employees to offer health insurance and pay at least half the premiums for employees working 30 or more hours. While it was often customary, it was never required before. The insurance offered also had to comply with the requirements of the ACA. I know, for example, when I worked for Whole Foods that while their health insurance was pretty good, it didn't cover mental health except for prescriptions.

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Why Health Care Repeal is a Stealth Tax Break for Millionaires [View all] Judi Lynn Jan 2017 OP

Now add the math for repealing Medicare, Medicaide, and Social Security Doreen Jan 2017 #1

And let's not forget the corporations TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #2