A Fix for the ACA (ObamaCare)
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We explain some ideas for how to fix ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act). The goal is to seek universal coverage and fix the ACA’s sticking points.
ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers For 2016
The post open enrollment numbers for ObamaCare, as of February 2016, are roughly: 12.7 million in the Marketplace, and roughly 20 million total between the ACA between the Marketplace, Medicaid expansion, young adults staying on their parents plan, and other coverage provisions.
Paying Back Tax Credits
On this page we cover the 2016 tax credit repayment limits and explain 2016 refunds for premium tax credits.
10 Simple Obamacare Tax Tips for 2016
There are a few taxes related to ObamaCare that require the attention of most tax paying Americans. Below we review the most important tax tips for 2016.
Obamacare / Affordable Care Act Eased My Mind and Worked Well for Me. Thank You! – Story
i qualified for a subsidy thankfully which allows me to be on a great plan with everything i need at a very manageable monthly cost.
Can’t Get Same Sex Rights with Employer for Health Insurance – Story
I am the mother of a son that does not have a job although he is married and in a same sex marriage. He cannot get health insurance because his husband refuses to tell his employer to add him to the health insurance plan.
Health Care Insurance Regarding Working Class Poor – Story
It is so absurd, ridiculously insensitively how a part-time, struggling, educated person striving for full-time employment face outrageous tax penalty.
Paid Back the ACA Subsidy – Story
About 71% of Americans made less than $50,000 last year. I can’t verify the following facts, but your blood should boil
TED Scruz Obama Care Affiliation – Story
Ted Cruz Receives Taxpayer Subsidized Health Insurance Ted Cruz became the GOP spokesperson for the 16-day Government shutdown over ObamaCare. One of his main criticisms of the law is it’s cost to taxpayers, specifically due to subsidies offered to low-to-middle income Americans and the fact that large employers will have to offer coverage to full-time… Read More
ObamaCare Was Helpful at First, but Medicare… – Story
Obamacare while pretty good is flawed and has holes in it which anyone can fall through.
Health Insurance Auto-Pay
Setting up auto-pay on your health plan is a smart option, but there are a few things to know first.
Extensions in Some States for Open Enrollment 2016
Most states stuck to the hard deadline of January 31st, 2016, but a few states are allowing those who signed up (but didn’t enroll) a few extra days to enroll.
How to Enroll in a Plan at the Last Minute
Here is a quick guide for enrolling in Healthcare.Gov coverage at the last moment.
Last Minute Advice for ObamaCare 2016 Open Enrollment
If you haven’t yet enrolled in coverage for 2016, you are pushing it. Your last chance is January 31, 2016.
Bernie Sanders Single Payer Overview
Bernie Sanders proposed a single payer Medicare for all solution for American health care (BernieCare). What does that mean?
Open Enrollment Ends January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016 is the last day to get health insurance for 2016 under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
Louisiana Expands Medicaid
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced he will expand Medicaid to 300,000 Louisianans, something Bobby Jindal (R) had failed to do since other states expanded in 2014.
ObamaCare Repeal Vetoed
Obama has vetoed the first ObamaCare repeal bill to successfully pass the senate, the bill also included measures to defund Planned Parenthood.
Cost Curbing is Working, HealthCare Spending Slowest Rate Since 60’s
Healthcare spending under the ACA has grown at the slowest rate on record since the early 60’s in 2014 and 2015, hinting that ObamaCare’s cost curbing is working.
ObamaCare’s Sticking Points
Out-of-pocket costs, the GOP’s rejection of Medicaid, the family glitch, and premium increases. These are ObamaCare’s sticking points.
Self-employed…Fell Through the Cracks – Story
In 2012, I spent over $30K in out of pocket expenses trying to find doctors that can actually help my daughter. My family now has a portfolio of effective doctors, but they are all at different facilities. None of them is covered by Medicaid; none of them is covered by any one provider network except… Read More
Discriminatory Treatment of Employee Hours – Story
Sunmitted by family member. Employee has worked “part time” 40 hours a week for Kroger Fuel Center for more than three years. Their Full-line (grocery employees) are considered “full-time” if they work more than 20hrs a week, including their store managers. The “full-time” employees are offered the equivalent of a Silver plan on the marketplace…. Read More
Deadline for Jan 1, 2016 Coverage Extended to Dec 17, 2015
If you were trying to enroll in ObamaCare coverage, re-enroll, or adjust assistance for Jan 1st coverage the deadline has been extended to Dec 17, 2015.
December 15th, Last Call For January 1st Health Coverage
Each year, in general, December 15th is your last chance to get health coverage during open enrollment. This means updating info, shopping for plans, and re-enrolling must all be done no later than December 15th.
South Dakota Demands Expansion of Medicaid
Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota pitched his plan to expand Medicaid to 55,000 South Dakotans under ObamaCare. He is the latest Republican governor to choose people over politics.