[Ramius]

I’m one of them. I’m in WA. Last year I had a blue cross policy that was fine... A bit more than I would’ve liked but it was a good policy that got me the stuff I wanted. It was killed by Obamacare. I was forced onto the state exchange and after going through the website was only given ONE option: AppleCare (Medicaid).

I am voluntarily semi-retired. I am not working but I’m not looking either. I’m in my early 50s. My last job of over 22 years left me reasonably well off. I can easily afford not to work for the foreseeable future. I have no debt. My home is paid for. I have a significant portfolio that’s performing nicely. What I don’t have right now is much actual income. That was the only question I was asked. I didn’t lie... Perhaps I should have.

But now I have free “insurance”. I wasn’t given a choice. I don’t like it. I’m embarrassed by the whole thing. But there it is.

[goodnesswins]

Well...the government is destroying health care insurance....you took one of the options...just HOPE you can really get “care.”

[Parmy]

That is what I understand as well. Most of our (Washington’s) enrollment is medicaid. Some enrollment success. Enslee is really bragging about it.

[steve86]

I understand your income is below the 133% or 138% minimum level for elgibility to purchase a subsidized exchange policy. Don't feel too bad; mine is as well. So your only options are Expanded Medicaid or purchase of a non-exchange commercial policy. The latter option is probably only feasible if you have substantial savings.

I have a significant portfolio that’s performing nicely.

If you really want out of EM and onto a subsidized exchange policy, just take some profits (but not TOO much) and enroll in the exchange by March. Capital gains ARE counted (IRS rules).

[what's up]

I was forced onto the state exchange

Why didn't you buy another private policy?