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Merlot

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8. The ACA is more affordable than insurance before it was

Reply to questionseverything (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 2, 2019, 01:26 PM

Feb 2019

It doesn't lower the cost of insurance, it provides subsidies to those who can't afford the full price of the premium.

It's not the greatest, but millions of people who had NO coverage now have coverage.

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We're in the individual health insurance market [View all] SHRED Feb 2019 OP

It's the American way. Get shafted and be proud of it. enough Feb 2019 #1

is that your ACA plan? nt msongs Feb 2019 #2

Yes SHRED Feb 2019 #3

This sounds a lot like certain plans that existed before the ACA. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #4

Can't believe you're even asking Merlot Feb 2019 #7

Single payer. Period. TwistOneUp Feb 2019 #5

my dad used to say,"becareful what the gov't thinks you can afford" questionseverything Feb 2019 #6

The ACA is more affordable than insurance before it was Merlot Feb 2019 #8

for those it helps, i am glad but the problem is how it is decided who can't afford the full price questionseverything Feb 2019 #9

I'm self employed as well, got a silver plan which doesn't have the 6K Merlot Feb 2019 #10

i looked at those but my problem is still the same questionseverything Feb 2019 #12

I'm in the same exact boat as you ... Auggie Feb 2019 #11

that disincentive to work rubs me the wrong way but i understand what you are saying questionseverything Feb 2019 #13

I sincerely don't know how to respond ... Auggie Feb 2019 #14

there is nothing we the people can't solve questionseverything Feb 2019 #15