tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post2934113212602381664..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: ObamaCare Comes Up ShortAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-54117332482264159892015-10-15T04:39:06.162-05:002015-10-15T04:39:06.162-05:00Baysider,
Mr. AOW and I got slammed in 2009-2010, ...Baysider,<br />Mr. AOW and I got slammed in 2009-2010, when his $5000 maximum out of pocket was reached on September 15, 2009, and that amount again rolled over in January 2010. Ten grand out the door in a hurry!<br /><br />In 2013, another slam -- when my $2500 deductible/$5000 maximum out of pocket was reached in my October 2013 retinal surgery.<br /><br />Those of us without employer-based health insurance are being taken to the cleaners on a regular basis. Even worse than previously! <br /><br />WE THE PEOPLE lost the option of affordable catastrophic health insurance, something that Mr. AOW and I used for at least two decades of our marriage. That kind of coverage allowed for us to save money "for the bad thing." And that kind of coverage is gone now. **sigh**<br /><br />It's all about redistribution of wealth -- and, I suppose, making everyone a government employee. How's <b>THAT</b> gonna work?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-32256188794980937622015-10-14T23:31:14.553-05:002015-10-14T23:31:14.553-05:00High deductible mostly. It went from 3,500 to 5,4...High deductible mostly. It went from 3,500 to 5,400. That, along with a doubled rate, was unconscionable. I now use Samaritan Ministries' share plan. $185/month. Baysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562129788572031587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-15740572833919458352015-10-14T19:18:09.132-05:002015-10-14T19:18:09.132-05:00FJ,
Fascinating! Thanks!
You know how I love bra...FJ,<br />Fascinating! Thanks!<br /><br />You know how I love brain matters, my friend.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-46703823697994493722015-10-14T16:29:16.965-05:002015-10-14T16:29:16.965-05:00It's easier than hard work and being responsib...It's easier than hard work and being responsible and accountable for your life choices. Most people will generally choose the easier path.Constitutional Insurgenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251746798758539951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-41562430351677077202015-10-14T10:39:26.699-05:002015-10-14T10:39:26.699-05:00We need a President willing to cut social spending...We need a President willing to cut social spending to zero and willing to launch airstrikes on people that get upset about it.(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-7581279297487180962015-10-14T10:35:50.472-05:002015-10-14T10:35:50.472-05:00We're stuck with them until there is a discern...We're stuck with them until there is a discernable difference to vote for.(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-82122070315201233102015-10-14T09:04:51.223-05:002015-10-14T09:04:51.223-05:00o/t - Ever hear of this? A video on SPECT brain i...o/t - Ever hear of this? A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esPRsT-lmw8" rel="nofollow">video</a> on SPECT <a href="http://www.brainplace.com/" rel="nofollow">brain imaging</a>.-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-41468348734445332912015-10-14T05:35:53.348-05:002015-10-14T05:35:53.348-05:00Beamish,
True.
But we're stuck with him until...Beamish,<br />True.<br /><br />But we're stuck with him until the government goes completely bankrupt.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-20662285000118786642015-10-14T05:35:23.884-05:002015-10-14T05:35:23.884-05:00Ed,
Do you see any chance of turning the clock bac...Ed,<br />Do you see any chance of turning the clock back? I don't.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-86336871061389637492015-10-14T05:34:49.824-05:002015-10-14T05:34:49.824-05:00Z,
When I ask about curbed medical services, I typ...Z,<br />When I ask about curbed medical services, I typically get the answer that the ACA regulations have curbed those services -- or have made those services more expensive.<br /><br />Frankly, I doubt that ObamaCare will ever be repealed. When was the last time than <b>any</b> entitlement was repealed?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-34845274607871458652015-10-14T05:33:09.678-05:002015-10-14T05:33:09.678-05:00CI,
For some reason, most people choose to believe...CI,<br />For some reason, most people choose to believe in ponzi schemes.<br /><br />Whassup with dat?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-65460545352236680212015-10-14T05:23:57.437-05:002015-10-14T05:23:57.437-05:00Lisa,
Thanks for that link! I hope that all visit...Lisa,<br />Thanks for that link! I hope that all visiting this thread read that link!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61088917757514555162015-10-14T05:22:29.820-05:002015-10-14T05:22:29.820-05:00Z,
We're headed for single payer -- a done dea...Z,<br />We're headed for single payer -- a done deal if a Democratic Party candidate wins in 2016.<br /><br />But the fact remains that we have an aging population. Single payer won't solve much without low-risk insureds paying into the pool.<br /><br />Utopians are deluded, Z. And all the candidates on the debate stage last night were utopians. They promised the moon and that the wealthy will pay for the moon, too.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-83575683441259836822015-10-14T05:18:53.343-05:002015-10-14T05:18:53.343-05:00Baysider,
Three increases in two years? I thought...Baysider,<br />Three increases in two years? I thought that premium hikes only occur once a year. Guess that I'm wrong about that because you are the second person to tell me about midyear premium hikes.<br /><br /><i> after Obamacare I ended up paying for ALL of it out of pocket. Before, I would have paid about half of it myself. </i><br /><br />Because of the high deductible? Or another reason?<br /><br />My 2009 policy was grandfathered in. Barely. Because of the grandfathering, I have a $2500 deductible for in network medical care. However, the premium-comparable ACA plan would have a much higher deductible. Unless one gets heavily subsidized ObamaCare, those high deductibles apply.<br /><br />I dread my coming premium hike in April. At least it should be the last such hike. I qualify for Medicare in February 2017.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-84251094440552660872015-10-13T23:10:51.253-05:002015-10-13T23:10:51.253-05:00P.S. I just read my last post. I don't recom...P.S. I just read my last post. I don't recommend typing with potato chips in your hands!Baysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562129788572031587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-54183521609402377252015-10-13T23:08:50.077-05:002015-10-13T23:08:50.077-05:00Some of you know that I bailed out when my premium...Some of you know that I bailed out when my premiums went form $274 to $600 in 3 increases in 2 years. I waited to complete a surgery and a 'procedure' last year but after Obamacare I ended up paying for ALL of it out of pocket. Before, I would have paid about half of it myself. <br /><br />Ed's right. I think 'they' know by d-o n-o-t c-a-r-e. It's about control an votes. How can we tell? If it were about helping 'folks' they would never have gone down this trail. Baysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562129788572031587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-66184195226725850392015-10-13T20:23:14.314-05:002015-10-13T20:23:14.314-05:00Wouldn't have all these problems with social s...Wouldn't have all these problems with social spending programs if there were no social spending programs.(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-57150343107681752362015-10-13T18:26:05.921-05:002015-10-13T18:26:05.921-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.this onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625231829029347876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75455287813593807362015-10-13T18:02:59.544-05:002015-10-13T18:02:59.544-05:00AOW! "All the utopianism in the world can...AOW! "All the utopianism in the world can't change the natural order of the universe."<br />In my opinion, that says it ALL as far as leftwingers...wanting to legislate kindness, legislate safety, legislate things that go against human nature. I couldn't agree with you more.<br />I'm not surprised but a little fascinated at the lack of comments, from Right AND Left; the failure of the ACA is clear to, dare I suggest...both sides, finally?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-80374185667151981252015-10-13T13:02:09.823-05:002015-10-13T13:02:09.823-05:00@Lisa,
"at 75 we have all lived long enough&...@Lisa,<br /><br />"at 75 we have all lived long enough"<br /><br />Did anyone miss seeing the movie "Logan's Run" (circa 1976)? The ACA just may be a precursor to more "progressive" [sic] festivities to come! JonBerghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01718776762194333398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-78737500223804424412015-10-13T11:04:05.475-05:002015-10-13T11:04:05.475-05:00well we all know at 75 we have all lived long enou...well we all know at 75 we have all lived long enough. Hmm now where have I heard that before?<br />Oh yeah the <a href="http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/09/obamacare-architect-death-panels/" rel="nofollow">architect</a> of the ACA Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02173702830006208833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-18300711932742008952015-10-13T10:04:33.930-05:002015-10-13T10:04:33.930-05:00Sad, a friend told me that his physical therapy wa...Sad, a friend told me that his physical therapy was suddenly stopping for 3 months "for assessment" after it's really been helping after an illness. He pressured the PT woman who called, asking if this has anything to do with Obama Care, and she finally admitted it had.<br />His son's Obamacare he's stuck with is going up $1000 next year. We all know insurance rates sometimes go up but let's not buy into the "you're going to save money" line this administration said would happen. <br />Who didn't see this coming? And then BAM; it's law. WOW.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-56005208980525670902015-10-13T09:27:44.978-05:002015-10-13T09:27:44.978-05:00No surprise, this is how failed government ponzi s...No surprise, this is how failed government ponzi schemes work. We're still funding AMTRAK after all.<br /><br />Don't fret, Ducky will be along directly to tell us how premiums would been raised far higher by the evil corporate HMOs [who are ironically in bed with the Administration via the ACA]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com