Guesses - will government open by late Oct?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

+1. That’s $186/month, which is still a fraction of what most Americans pay for healthcare.

The premium with subsidy is too low. $51/month for a couple? They would pay $370/month as a couple for Medicare part B only. They will pay more if they want part D drug coverage under Medicare.

$51/month under ACA does not seem reasonable and that costs taxpayers a lot of money. Reform is defnitely needed.

I think you misread. It’s not $2,232 a year, it’s $2,232 per month.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna237298

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

+1. That’s $186/month, which is still a fraction of what most Americans pay for healthcare.

The premium with subsidy is too low. $51/month for a couple? They would pay $370/month as a couple for Medicare part B only. They will pay more if they want part D drug coverage under Medicare.

$51/month under ACA does not seem reasonable and that costs taxpayers a lot of money. Reform is defnitely needed.

I think you misread. It’s not $2,232 a year, it’s $2,232 per month.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna237298

So... basically we were fully funding all these people's healthcare? They were paying $50 and we were covering the other 98%?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

+1. That’s $186/month, which is still a fraction of what most Americans pay for healthcare.

The premium with subsidy is too low. $51/month for a couple? They would pay $370/month as a couple for Medicare part B only. They will pay more if they want part D drug coverage under Medicare.

$51/month under ACA does not seem reasonable and that costs taxpayers a lot of money. Reform is defnitely needed.

I think you misread. It’s not $2,232 a year, it’s $2,232 per month.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna237298

So... basically we were fully funding all these people's healthcare? They were paying $50 and we were covering the other 98%?

Yes, this seems correct. $2232 a month is too high, but $51 a month is way too low. Taxpayers should not pay 98% of the premier. The subsidy should not be extended as-is, and defintely should not be extended as-is permanently. There should be reform.

[Anonymous]

What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

Why the insurance companies charge such a high premium? Is it because the government picks up the tab?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

Why the insurance companies charge such a high premium? Is it because the government picks up the tab?

NP just wanted to say I'm lovin that this discussion is happening. If this shutdown gets us to finally look at the cost and value of health insurance, I'm all for it. :thumbsup:

[Anonymous]

[mastodon]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

Why the insurance companies charge such a high premium? Is it because the government picks up the tab?

NP just wanted to say I'm lovin that this discussion is happening. If this shutdown gets us to finally look at the cost and value of health insurance, I'm all for it. :thumbsup:

Good to know car jackers, rapists, drug dealers and welfare baby mamas get free medical as well as rich democrats slaves I mean servants help such as their Nannies, maids, uber drivers and gardners get free medical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

Exactly. It's past time for universal health care, just like all the other first world countries.

Most of the people who are currently benefitting from Obamacare / ACA are poor to middle class white MAGA voters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

Two unemployed people under 65 I guess

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is astonishing is that no one is questioning the rate itself. Everyone is arguing over how much of the cost the individual and the government pays.

We should be scrutinizing the costs. Private equity in hospitals and other factors are driving costs.

Why the insurance companies charge such a high premium? Is it because the government picks up the tab?

NP just wanted to say I'm lovin that this discussion is happening. If this shutdown gets us to finally look at the cost and value of health insurance, I'm all for it. :thumbsup:

+1. Every industrialized country has universal healthcare, and there's a reason for that. Yes, I know, everything imagines these long lines and inability to get care they need, but lots of people's fears aren't based in reality but instead on propaganda from the insurance companies, plus isn't that better than these astronomical premiums that people can't afford? I can't say I care that much though -- if the voters of this country suffer because of their endless stupidity when voting, so be it.

I'm actually kind of annoyed that Democrats are trying to save Republicans here; I kind of think it might be better for there to be maximum pain so that people make better decisions when they vote in the future.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shutdown will end mid January 2026

..yeah... feels that way

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.

One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.

25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.

This is what's at stake.

Two unemployed people under 65 I guess

Probably small business owners I'm guessing.

[Anonymous]

there is no point for democrats to make deal before people see rise in their premiums. so if democrates are wise they will let people see increase in premiums and after which they would so they can proove they fought for americans and not just undocumented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the people who are currently benefitting from Obamacare / ACA are poor to middle class white MAGA voters.

Then why do people here care?