[arthurus]

Stupid leftist question. How many are dying because they can't afford the deductible? If it is the government's job to make everyone totally safe then all you have is government and no one is safe. I would much prefer to take my chances in the market and I include Medicare. That is part of the medical market the government should get out of also. And I am currently on Medicare and have Social Security. I would rather the Medicare go away with all the rest of it and leave me to the market.

[Brian Griffin]

“How many are dying because they can’t afford the deductible?”

Very few, hospitals simply raise their inpatient prices $5,000 so they can afford not to collect the $5,000 bronze deductible.

My plan tends to keep annual deductibles in the $1,300 to $2,000 range by cutting subsidies based on higher deductibles.

Note though that you can buy a $10,000 deductible plan via the exchange if an insurer offers it. It won’t be eligible for federal subsidy unless you pre-deposit about $7,500 with the insurer.

Can I get subsidies for a $20,000 deductible policy under my plan? Yes, by pre-depositing $17,500+ with the insurer.