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flamingdem

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10. That's supposed to be helped by subsidies

Reply to PlanoTexan (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 07:15 PM

Jan 2013

but it's unclear how that will work in Santa Monica.

For instance, are there new tiers for eligibility for Medicare .. that is a very strict program. Is there enough money to provide subsidies for premiums, etc.

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California Health Exchange Plan Approved By Feds [View all] SunSeeker Jan 2013 OP

What happens antiquie Jan 2013 #1

Um no. You'd probably qualify for Medi-Cal (free coverage). SunSeeker Jan 2013 #2

Um, no. We do not qualify for Medi-Cal. antiquie Jan 2013 #3

I think this will change under ACA and it will be income based flamingdem Jan 2013 #5

Your County may participate in the State's County Medical Services Program pinto Jan 2013 #6

Thank you for your efforts. antiquie Jan 2013 #7

Take care and hang in there. pinto Jan 2013 #8

Not a minute too late flamingdem Jan 2013 #4

Who to Thank PlanoTexan Jan 2013 #9

That's supposed to be helped by subsidies flamingdem Jan 2013 #10

1. Obama didn't write the legislation, Congress did. 2. Pricing hasn't been established. pinto Jan 2013 #11