Obamacare Is Still Vulnerable

[Geee]

National Review:

President Obama has won reelection, and his administration has asked state officials to decide by Friday, November 16, whether their state will create one of Obamacare’s health-insurance “exchanges.” States also have to decide whether to implement the law’s massive expansion of Medicaid. The correct answer to both questions remains a resounding no.

 

 

State-created exchanges mean higher taxes, fewer jobs, and less protection of religious freedom. States are better off defaulting to a federal exchange. The Medicaid expansion is likewise too costly and risky a proposition. Republican Governors Association chairman Bob McDonnell (R.,Va.) agrees, and has announced that Virginia will implement neither provision.

 

There are many arguments against creating exchanges.

 

 

First, states are under no obligation to create one.

[clearvision]

It is possible that this could collapse under its own weight when the reality of companies converting employees to less than 30 hours, states not doing anything. There are going to be far fewer people covered by companies and more getting it for "free" because of low/no income. Will the House stand up to the push for more funding when it comes?

[Geee]

My DIL was looking to get employment with a good company just to get good health insurance benefits. They are self employed and are paying $1800 a month for a family plan with a $5000 deductible!!!! My son was going to try to do most of the work of their business by himself with her helping part time. Well, she has interviewed for some very good jobs the last couple of weeks, but when she asks about health benefits they have been telling her there will be changes after the first of the year and they are not sure what they will be yet so they can't give her an answer yet

[Casino67]

I still think that when Ocare really kicks in and people find out how bad it is, pols are going to be running to the repeal barn. 2014 could be a slaughter for the ones that support/supported it.