"Top 10 benefits in the AFA that you will NOT see on FNC"

Comment #9

bobbya — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:27:36 GMT

They attached to the Transportation Bill because of lobbying by big tobacco the naming of stores that have tobacco rolling machines where people buy the tobacco loose which is taxed less than packaged manufacturing concerns that require a manufacturing license which is all but impossible to obtain thereby putting the stores out of business and the $30 thousand dollar+ machines worthless because Big Tobacco didn't want people rolling their own cigarettes which would cost them half as much as... [ More ]

Comment #8

MADDOG10 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:37:43 GMT

Correct, if there had been better oversight from an outside entity instead of the stockholders watchdogs this probably wouldn't make the last page of the news, but greed and power do strange things to people. The health Care part itself isn't a tax. Don't quote me exactly, but if I remember right it was page 1573 of the draft, that I saw one of many tax's to be Implemented with this bill. The tax I saw pertained to an energy tax for those having coal services rather than Green/or other at... [ More ]

Comment #7

bobbya — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:37:28 GMT

I don't agree with you though as for any of it being a tax. The unbridled Greed of The Medical Industrial Complex is and has always been the problem for ALL Americans. There is a need for better oversight or policing of the system though. If it were more closely watched the massive fraud committed on both Medicaid and Medicare by unscrupulous for profit providers could be eliminated which would further drive down costs for everyone. They were left alone to police themselves a... [ More ]

Comment #6

MADDOG10 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:19:41 GMT

I looked over this health plan, and as I've stated many of times, the health parts: some are good others are great, but what really irks me is that the Health Bill is laden with Tax's and perks galore, and with the economy the way it is, IMO it would only drag it further into either recession or even Depression if it continues. I myself have been on Medicare for about 8 mos, I don't have part "B" yet because I still have insurance with my Business. The prices are great, but I still have yet... [ More ]

Comment #5

bobbya — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:09:43 GMT

You are a reasonable thinking person JAP69

Comment #4

JAP69 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:24:41 GMT

Thanks.

Comment #3

bobbya — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:17:53 GMT

MEDICARE style single payer IS BEST for all. The Medical Industrial Complex AND BIG PHARMA are spending many millions to get it struck down by any means possible for obvious reasons. It hurts their bottom lines,bonuses for execs etc. The fraud alone in the billions similar to the fraud by Columbia HSC when ran by Republican Governor Rick Scott of Florida perpetuated on Medicare and Medicaid was in the billions of dollars due to fraudulent claims submitted which resulte... [ More ]

Comment #2

JAP69 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:50:40 GMT

I posted a couple links in my blog about the ACA and insurance, Reading thru one of them is that people will be able to buy insurance for what they can afford called premium levels that contain the max the insurance will cover. As I see it an insured person will still have to make co-pays based on their policy level. I really do not think the ACA is going to chip in a subsidy for everyone to get a platinum policy. Check that part out and let me know what you find.

Comment #1

JAP69 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:42:34 GMT

Medidicare is great if you have the money for the co-payment. Doctor visit and medication is not to bad to meet with those on limited income. Go to the hospital and you can rack up a big co-payment due. Medicare is not wirth merde if your income limits you on what you can pay for co-pay. Probably a lot of people do not even decide to get the care because of the cost.<br

Original Blog Entry: "Top 10 benefits in the AFA that you will NOT see on FNC"

bobbya — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:15:10 GMT

1.Access to Health Insurance FOR 30 million Americans AND lower premiums.

2.The ability FOR businesses AND Individuals to purchase comprehensive coverage from a regulated marketplace.

3.Insurers CANNOT discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions.

4.Tax credits FOR SMALL businesses that offer insurance.Small Employers that purchase healt insurance for employees are already receiving tax credits to encourage them to continue providing coverage.

5.Assistance for businesses that provide Health Benefits to early retirees.

6.Affordable Health Care for lower income Americans.It extends Medicaid to individuals with incomes up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Line guaranteeing that the nations MOST Vulnerable has access to AFFORDABLE,comprehensive coverage.

7.Investments in WOMEN'S HEALTH.Prohibits insurers from charging women substantially MORE than men and requires insurers to offer preventive services.

8.Young adults ability to stay on their parents health care plans.More than 3.1 Million young people have already benefited from dependant coverage which allows children up to AGE 26 to remain on their parents plans.

9.DISCOUNTS TO SENIORS ON BRAND NAME DRUGS.

10.Coverage FOR THE SICKEST AMERICANS.

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