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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We need a national revolution demanding that everyone has the same FREE health care afforded to members of Congress and their families, including dental and mental health care.[/quote]

What in the world are you talking about?  Members of Congress do NOT get free health care.

No, members of Congress do not receive free healthcare. This is a common misconception. 
Here's a more accurate picture:
ACA Requirement: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires Members of Congress and certain staff to get their health coverage through an Affordable Insurance Exchange (ACA Exchange). This requirement has been in place since January 1, 2014.
Government Contribution: While not free, the federal government contributes to the cost of their health insurance premiums. This employer contribution is the same formula used for other federal employees.
Employer-Sponsored Coverage: Members of Congress and designated staff purchase employer-sponsored coverage through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) located in DC.
DC Health Link: They specifically use the DC Health Link Small Business Market to purchase their health insurance.
Cost Sharing: Members of Congress pay a portion of their annual health insurance premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions. According to one source from 2017, this is approximately 28% of their premium cost.
Retirement Eligibility: Members of Congress and staff who purchase health insurance through the ACA Exchange are eligible to continue that coverage into retirement, provided they meet the same eligibility requirements as Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) enrollees. 
In summary: Members of Congress, like other federal employees, are not given free healthcare, but they do receive employer-sponsored health insurance coverage and a government contribution towards the cost of their premiums, which they obtain through the DC Health Link marketplace. [/quote]
Isn't it nice that the ACA group that Congress is in is very large, and so they can get group rate discounts?

We've said this so many times.  Why can't individuals be put in the same ACA group plan as Congress? Congress people should get decent healthcare but not the citizens who pay their salaries and premiums?[/quote]

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