ObamaCare Thoughts and Feelings From Around the Nation
What do people think about ObamaCare, and what does it hold for the future of most people in America?It seems that most who were not in favor of ObamaCare before it became law are still not too impressed.
Some feel that jobs that are offered once the recession ends will be far less likely to offer health insurance, mostly due to the costs involved.
For many people, the healthcare plan is one that isn't easy to understand.
Some feel that the ones who will benefit most from ObamaCare are those who are now uninsured and earn incomes that are below the poverty line.
For the first time, it is believed that many American families (those between 133% and 400% of the poverty line) will be able to afford health insurance.
Families with incomes of up to 133% of the federal poverty level will receive expanded Medicare coverage.
What a big majority of people do not understand about ObamaCare is that subsidies will be unable to make health insurance affordable, which means they will still be forced to buy a policy - or, face a stiff fine of $695 from the IRS.
Small and large business owners that fail to provide insurance for their employees face fines as large as $2,000 for every worker in their employ.
Many people feel that ObamaCare has been shoved down their throats, regardless of whether this is what Americans want or not.
There are ramifications of the true meaning of ObamaCare that many people are totally unaware of, and facts regarding the "reform" that Democrats do not want people to know about.
Here are a few of those facts: ObamaCare cuts Medicare by $523 billion, and increases insurance premiums by approximately 10% for those who are not insured by their employers.
This healthcare plan will cause 9 million people to lose the insurance they have at the current time; when all is said and done, and the bill fully implemented, 23 million individuals will remain without insurance in the year 2019.
ObamaCare raises taxes on small businesses by about $569 billion; it also creates a new marriage penalty with investment taxes and new income.
Allows the IRS the power to fine those who do not purchase government-approved insurance, and raises the already out-of-control deficit by $260 billion over the next 10 years when all components of the bill are included.
While it is clear that many people will benefit from health insurance coverage, it is also evident that ObamaCare will cost big time in other areas.
Many Americans do not like the fact that it seems the freedom to choose or make decisions about health care is being taken right out of their hands, and handled by the federal government.
There are many little "hidden" details regarding ObamaCare; the funny thing is, while it benefits one person it detracts in another area.
Take for example the change that allows children up to the age of 26 to remain on their parents policy.
What if that child is covered on an employer policy where the parent works, and the employer would rather offer coverage that doesn't allow what may appear to be lazy children on the policy?It's just too bad for the employer.
With ObamaCare, what happens if you are a health insurance provider and want to raise premiums to cover cost increases?It could be that you will be denied by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if they deem the increase is unreasonable.
It appears that ObamaCare has its good points and bad, and only the future can determine if it comes out successful in the end.
Some feel that jobs that are offered once the recession ends will be far less likely to offer health insurance, mostly due to the costs involved.
For many people, the healthcare plan is one that isn't easy to understand.
Some feel that the ones who will benefit most from ObamaCare are those who are now uninsured and earn incomes that are below the poverty line.
For the first time, it is believed that many American families (those between 133% and 400% of the poverty line) will be able to afford health insurance.
Families with incomes of up to 133% of the federal poverty level will receive expanded Medicare coverage.
What a big majority of people do not understand about ObamaCare is that subsidies will be unable to make health insurance affordable, which means they will still be forced to buy a policy - or, face a stiff fine of $695 from the IRS.
Small and large business owners that fail to provide insurance for their employees face fines as large as $2,000 for every worker in their employ.
Many people feel that ObamaCare has been shoved down their throats, regardless of whether this is what Americans want or not.
There are ramifications of the true meaning of ObamaCare that many people are totally unaware of, and facts regarding the "reform" that Democrats do not want people to know about.
Here are a few of those facts: ObamaCare cuts Medicare by $523 billion, and increases insurance premiums by approximately 10% for those who are not insured by their employers.
This healthcare plan will cause 9 million people to lose the insurance they have at the current time; when all is said and done, and the bill fully implemented, 23 million individuals will remain without insurance in the year 2019.
ObamaCare raises taxes on small businesses by about $569 billion; it also creates a new marriage penalty with investment taxes and new income.
Allows the IRS the power to fine those who do not purchase government-approved insurance, and raises the already out-of-control deficit by $260 billion over the next 10 years when all components of the bill are included.
While it is clear that many people will benefit from health insurance coverage, it is also evident that ObamaCare will cost big time in other areas.
Many Americans do not like the fact that it seems the freedom to choose or make decisions about health care is being taken right out of their hands, and handled by the federal government.
There are many little "hidden" details regarding ObamaCare; the funny thing is, while it benefits one person it detracts in another area.
Take for example the change that allows children up to the age of 26 to remain on their parents policy.
What if that child is covered on an employer policy where the parent works, and the employer would rather offer coverage that doesn't allow what may appear to be lazy children on the policy?It's just too bad for the employer.
With ObamaCare, what happens if you are a health insurance provider and want to raise premiums to cover cost increases?It could be that you will be denied by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if they deem the increase is unreasonable.
It appears that ObamaCare has its good points and bad, and only the future can determine if it comes out successful in the end.
