[Donglalinger]

Has anybody actually paid the penalty?

[tiki]

My son did.

[kaehurowing]

I dunno, but I already face the prospect of being hit with the “Cadillac Tax” once that cuts in in 2018. Supposedly there is something like a 40% penalty tax if your premiums go over $27K. Obamacare has already driven my family premium from $19K to something around $30K (yes, I am one of the unfortunate few who gets to pay full freight to cover everyone else).

On top of that, I lost my doctor who last year gave the middle-finger to Obama and Obamacare and “retired,” writing a scathing letter to all his patients about how Obama and the Democrats have destroyed our healthcare system. And my care now is crap, I have to wait months to see a doctor.

Screwed up Obamacare is one reason I am voting Trump.

[New Perspective]

Has anybody actually paid the penalty?

Yes, I have paid my PENALTY, as stated on my bill as "Shared Responsibility Payment". I have paid for my health insurance since I was 18 and since my divorce last year I do not have any because I now CAN NOT afford it since Obamacare was passed. I also ripped the door off the post office as I was leaving when I received my first "Penalty Bill"

[Pipe Dog]

Being self employed I write a check to the IRS every year. I have VA coverage but the wife has none. I deducted the penalty amount from what was owed this year and mailed my check.

I get letters showing the “Shared Responsibility” amount still owed (with interest of course) and file them properly. The last notice even offered to set up a payment plan. I could pay it but refuse to comply...piss on ‘em.

[visualops]

I have and I’m sure there are many like me. I get insurance through work, but my husband is unemployed, so we are penalized for his lack of insurance. Just on principle (never mind that it’s unaffordable and useless), I won’t go to the odumbocare website or participate.