[CatOwner]

My local hospital and clinic just went bankrupt. It took over 3 weeks for me to find a new doctor. The 1st question they asked was if I was on Obamacare. They would not accept a new patient on Obamacare because of the paperwork and lack of remuneration.

As much as I despise Obamacare, isn't what these doctors doing illegal under the current law?

[Qiviut]

As much as I despise Obamacare, isn’t what these doctors doing [not accepting Obamacare] illegal under the current law?

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Nope.

Doctors, Hospitals Say ‘No’ to Obamacare Plans
Patients continue to learn that coverage is different from access.

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/11/04/doctors-hospitals-wont-accept-obamacare-marketplace-plans

[alloysteel]

Legality of the matter be damned. The whole CONCEPT of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010” is seriously flawed when it comes to legality.

This may be a good test case to provide standing in the courts to challenge Obamacare once again, on the basis it is inequitable and discriminatory in its application, as the legislation as written never comes close to its stated objectives.

Are you better off, or worse off, than you were in January 2009?

[snuffy smiff]

The best doc in the region just went ‘off the grid’ here.

If he doesn’t accept ANY insurance then no zippycare regs apply.