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antiquie

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8. What am I mistaken about? Here in black and white:

Sun May 26, 2013, 11:09 AM

May 2013

All I said was that I would get a TAX BREAK that I cannot use because do not pay enough income tax and therefore cannot afford it.

Breaking Down The Monthly CostEstimated monthly silver plan premium (without subsidy) Estimated tax credit from the government
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Estimated monthly silver plan premium (without subsidy) $1,369
Estimated tax credit from the government $1,280
Your estimated monthly silver plan premium $89
http://www.coveredca.com/calculating_the_cost.html

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Historic day for the Affordable Care Act in California [View all] SHRED May 2013 OP

What about the Medi-Cal expansion? And long-term care? KamaAina May 2013 #1

Ah so that is not in the book? flamingdem May 2013 #3

contact the Governor's office SHRED May 2013 #4

Medi-Cal contacts - pinto May 2013 #5

K & R SunSeeker May 2013 #2

"Subsidies" are tax credits that do not help low income people. antiquie May 2013 #6

you are mistaken SHRED May 2013 #7

What am I mistaken about? Here in black and white: antiquie May 2013 #8

It's not a "tax break" off of your tax bill at year's end SHRED May 2013 #9

How do you know this? How can I verify? antiquie May 2013 #10

Here's a great resource SHRED May 2013 #11

I think they call it that... SHRED May 2013 #12

I get income verification; how do I pay the premiums? antiquie May 2013 #13

very good question SHRED May 2013 #14

Advance Premium Tax Credits are paid directly to the Insurance Company, I have learned. antiquie May 2013 #15

yes it does seem like that SHRED May 2013 #16

I think the answer will be... SHRED May 2013 #17

Here: SHRED May 2013 #18

Whew, the government pays the subsidy portion directly to the insurer. antiquie May 2013 #19