dean Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I doubt if I will sign up on October 1st but plan on going on line to see my options and compare plans offered on the Exchange in Kansas. I went on a test site about a month ago and figured out that the health insurance that would cost around $1,100 without subsidies, will cost around $300-350 per month. Now, if none of us can get sick for the nest 3 months, we will be good to go with affordable insurance. I give the Republicans less than a 5% chance of postponing Obamacare for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 It will be interesting to see how Obamacare plays out. I have read sooooo many articles of the good/bad and most likely bullshit about Obamacare. Please keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm waiting to see what happens. The real train wreck doesn't happen until after the midterm elections, when the employer mandate goes into effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I hope that it will provide Americans with something we have had in Europe for a long time ..... affordable healthcare I feel it really is a shame that a country like the US is not taking care of its citizens in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I won't be signing up until late November, at the earliest, with December 15 being the latest for a policy to start January 1. It seems that the first month's payment is due with in 30 days of signing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I hope that it will provide Americans with something we have had in Europe for a long time ..... affordable healthcare I feel it really is a shame that a country like the US is not taking care of its citizens in this regard. Some US citizens have been very pleased with the US healthcare in the past...politicians, doctors, lawyers, etc. Insurance Giants that Wrote and Lobbied for Healthcare Law Cash In Top 8 health insurance firms’ stocks rise since Obamacare implementation http://www.infowars....th-law-cash-in/ Who would have thought forcing everyone in the nation to buy health insurance would be so profitable? Turns out if you’d invested in health insurance company stocks at the start of the whole Obamacare fiasco, you’d be sitting pretty right now. Here’s a list of some of the top health insurance providers in the U.S., and a look at how their stocks have produced decent returns since Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. 1. Blue Cross Blue Shield (owned by WellPoint Inc. [WLPO])... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Should this not be in USA Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Up to KS, but yes, maybe Would like input from others (countries) as to what they pay, what benefits they get...Germany? France? Belgium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have been away from the netherlands to long to remember what it was exactly what I paid. What I remember from the 90ties from my salary slip is that a certain percentage was deducted from my salary (roundabouts 1% or so) plus I paid like 40-50 guilders (20-25 US) per month at the time. and for that I could theoretically go to the hospital etc as often as needed. Nowadays it has gone up in price (more so if you earn above a certain amount for relatively "poorer" people it is still supposed to be cheap). Plus people have to pay an "own contribution" at the doctors for a consult of 30-50 Euros or so. Also depending on your income. But no doctor or hospital can refuse you treatment whether you are insured or have money or not. The treatment will always be first, paying up will be discussed later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Up to KS, but yes, maybe Would like input from others (countries) as to what they pay, what benefits they get...Germany? France? Belgium? In the UK it was 9% of salary up to £110 / Month ($160) now I think it is 9% across the board. NIC's (National Insurance Contributions) cover Health Care, Social Security payments and state pension at a pittance, personally I prefer my own private health care scheme and pension. Health care is still "free" in the UK but if you cannot speak Urdu or Arabic forget it, most of my family are now private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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