Posted on 10/01/2010 3:44:40 PM PDT by Cementjungle
Today my previously announced 20% premium increase for health insurance through Regence Blueshield kicked in, and by coincidence I also received a packet in the mail from them regarding the cancellation of all their current plans, with new ones replacing them.
Rates will of cource increase yet again in January, and one of the nice new provisions for ALL their plans is the fact that nothing related to anyone's pre-existing conditions will be covered for nine months.
I called and asked questions... and when I asked about the pre-existing condition deal, I was told that the H.C. bill did in fact have "fine print" allowing the insurance companies to do this.
“I think you’re gonna like it!” - Andy of Mayberry.
Proof that Democratic policies can only be sold to voters by telling the Public lies.
The Pope and Nancy Pelosi are on the same stage in Yankee Stadium in front of a huge crowd.
The Pope leans towards Mrs. Pelosi and said, “Do you know that with one little wave of my hand I can make every person in this crowd go wild with joy?
This joy will not be a momentary display, but will go deep into their hearts and they’ll forever speak of this day and rejoice!”
Pelosi replied, “I seriously doubt that with one little wave of your hand? Show me!”
So the Pope backhanded the bitch!!!
AND THE CROWD ROARED & CHEERED WILDLY!
Kind of brings a tear to your eyes, doesn’t it?
Obama! Get off my cloud!
Just put me in a room with her and the giant gavel for five minutes.
Gosh, we got ours today from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Oh happy day.
Here in MA, the hoe of RomneyCare, my increase was only 6% (although the price was already exorbitant). I guess that means I’m lucky since I’ve already been paying for most of the bad features of Obamacare because of MA requirements. That is, cost shifting to me of no-pay illegals’ premiums, and coverage for a wad of things I’d rather not pay for, like chiropracters and mental health counseling.
They did that here a year or so ago too, requiring us to pay for that despite not wanting it... that one accounted for another $140/month or so if I recall. I guess the liberals do probably have great need for that... so naturally we responsible ones who actually buy insurance have to cover it.
Wait a minute - if a person is diabetic or on chemo none of their medications will be covered for 9 months!?!
In our company of 16 employees, our rates are going from $12,000/mo to $20,000/mo starting 10/15.
Oh Shit! We are a company of 25 and our rates are now $28,000 per month. Don't know if we can handle a 66% increase!
Goodbye cadillac plan! Hello Obama Death Care!
Give each of your employees a copy of these articles with instructions of passing them on to their parents, etc. Article 2 has a lot of the taxes listed.
How ObamaCare Guts Medicare
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437311393854940.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion
Health law’s heavy impact by Paul Guppy
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/mar/28/health-laws-heavy-impact/
Monthly premiums to rise for 7 of top 10 Medicare prescription plans in 2011
http://www.startribune.com/business/103642009.html?elr=KArks:DCiU1OiP:DiiUiacyKUnciatkEP7DhUr
Harvard Pilgrim cancels Medicare Advantage plan
http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/09/28/harvard_pilgrim_
Seniors’ coverage options dwindle as Medicare Advantage programs close shop
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-advantage_22bus.ART.State.Edition1.3c912a9.html
ObamaCare has just made me Sicker!
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/bamcare_has_just_made_me_icker_c1dBRZ6M3yuH27rAVnLsvN
In the notice, EmblemHealth told Gowland, who is healthy, “The proposed rate increase includes two components: a basic increase on your type plan and an increase due to the cost of enhanced benefits required by the new federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.”
Mayo clinic stops taking Medicare patients
http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=517004
Survey in New England Journal of Medicine 46% of US Doctors Will Quit Obamacare Passes http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2798380/shocking_survey_in_new_england_journal.html?cat=75
Principal To Cut Jobs, End Med Insurance Business
http://www.kcci.com/money/25224059/detail.html
Obama: We knew health costs would go up
http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/health-reform-implementation/118079-obama-we-knew-health-costs-would-go-up
Worst piece of legislation in many years....by the people who think they are smart and “moderate”.....
Mainstream Dems are liberal....left wing Dems are Marxists
WE can’t afford both Social Security and Medicare....I suggest lowering the Medicare age to 49 and phasing out Social Security and all payroll taxes......
Then let the States solve health care their own way......
My idea is to get rid of mandatory car insurance and subsidize emergency rooms or contract with them to deliver a service........out of consumption taxes on food and gasoline, beer, wine, soda, etc.....
Taking old people out of the system helps employers and drives down costs for young people....as so does subsidizing or State contracting with emergency rooms....
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