Posted on 08/22/2016 10:18:55 AM PDT by PROCON
It's looking like a lot of people are going to have little Obamacare choice next year.
One-third of the United States may have just a single insurer to pick from on Obamacare marketplaces in 2017, an analysis released Friday suggests.
Seven entire states are projected to have just one carrier in 2017: Alaska, Alabama, Kansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wyoming, according to research by the Avalere consultancy.
And more than half of the country, 55 percent, may end up having two or fewer insurers to choose from on those government-run exchanges, Avalere said.
"And there may be some sub-region counties where no plans are available," a report by Avalere on its analysis found.
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
It's never been about healthcare, only about controlling people.
We have had many FReepers give us personal testimonies on how this government fiasco has negatively affected them, not only financially but has made seeking necessary healthcare virtually impossible.
Everyone who has been affected by this unconstitutional "law" needs to remember in November.
Those who didn’t get their $2,500 in saving shhould vote for Trump.
“nd more than half of the country, 55 percent, may end up having two or fewer insurers to choose from on those government-run exchanges, Avalere said.”
Just wait until next year when there are NO INSURERS for these folks.
News flash! Obamacare was never about providing people with healthcare. It’s was intended as a national citizens database and a way to soak the taxpayers while keeping the lion’s share while denying benefits. It made a lot of people rich. How much I don’t know but I’m sure it’s staggering.
Just wait until 2018, when “these folks” are us.
Those who didn’t get their $2,500 in saving shhould vote for Trump.
*that’s what I’ve saved in after tax dollars since Obamacare became required and I opted out of any health insurance at all.
Healthcare Reform to Make America Great Again
Since March of 2010, the American people have had to suffer under the incredible economic burden of the Affordable Care Act—Obamacare. This legislation, passed by totally partisan votes in the House and Senate and signed into law by the most divisive and partisan President in American history, has tragically but predictably resulted in runaway costs, websites that don’t work, greater rationing of care, higher premiums, less competition and fewer choices. Obamacare has raised the economic uncertainty of every single person residing in this country. As it appears Obamacare is certain to collapse of its own weight, the damage done by the Democrats and President Obama, and abetted by the Supreme Court, will be difficult to repair unless the next President and a Republican congress lead the effort to bring much-needed free market reforms to the healthcare industry.
But none of these positive reforms can be accomplished without Obamacare repeal. On day one of the Trump Administration, we will ask Congress to immediately deliver a full repeal of Obamacare.
However, it is not enough to simply repeal this terrible legislation. We will work with Congress to make sure we have a series of reforms ready for implementation that follow free market principles and that will restore economic freedom and certainty to everyone in this country. By following free market principles and working together to create sound public policy that will broaden healthcare access, make healthcare more affordable and improve the quality of the care available to all Americans.
Any reform effort must begin with Congress. Since Obamacare became law, conservative Republicans have been offering reforms that can be delivered individually or as part of more comprehensive reform efforts. In the remaining sections of this policy paper, several reforms will be offered that should be considered by Congress so that on the first day of the Trump Administration, we can start the process of restoring faith in government and economic liberty to the people.
Congress must act. Our elected representatives in the House and Senate must:
1.Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
2.Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
3.Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
4.Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
5.Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
6.Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
7.Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers.
The reforms outlined above will lower healthcare costs for all Americans. They are simply a place to start. There are other reforms that might be considered if they serve to lower costs, remove uncertainty and provide financial security for all Americans. And we must also take actions in other policy areas to lower healthcare costs and burdens. Enforcing immigration laws, eliminating fraud and waste and energizing our economy will relieve the economic pressures felt by every American. It is the moral responsibility of a nation’s government to do what is best for the people and what is in the interest of securing the future of the nation.
Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually. If we were to simply enforce the current immigration laws and restrict the unbridled granting of visas to this country, we could relieve healthcare cost pressures on state and local governments.
To reduce the number of individuals needing access to programs like Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program we will need to install programs that grow the economy and bring capital and jobs back to America. The best social program has always been a job – and taking care of our economy will go a long way towards reducing our dependence on public health programs.
Finally, we need to reform our mental health programs and institutions in this country. Families, without the ability to get the information needed to help those who are ailing, are too often not given the tools to help their loved ones. There are promising reforms being developed in Congress that should receive bi-partisan support.
To reform healthcare in America, we need a President who has the leadership skills, will and courage to engage the American people and convince Congress to do what is best for the country. These straightforward reforms, along with many others I have proposed throughout my campaign, will ensure that together we will Make America Great Again.
Just wait until 2018, when “these folks” are us.
Health insurance is a total scam. The silver lining of obamacare was that it forced me to find this out. And I’m not going back.
You always have a choice.
Refusing to participate is a choice.
The last player left is the beneficiary of Single Payer. The rest of the bigger companies will get taxpayer bailouts and the smaller companies will be absorbed by the eventual winner. The winner will be funded through Goldman Sachs.
No one saw this coming?
Unexpected...
“Just wait until 2018, when “these folks” are us.”
Well, for me, only if Medicare goes away!
“...Obamacare was never about providing people with healthcare....”
Of course not. That last thing that Obama ever cared about was the good of the people who he HATES. This ruse was always designed to funnel money to elitist special interests and those people which IT IS DOING. Sprinkle on that the liberalism-fed globalists and they are benefitting too by covering their butts from a major worldwide financial downside which is ALREADY HAPPENING -— hell, just look at what is happening to Europe and the USA. Fake money, fake bonds, etc. That is what it is for.
In the meantime, the number of plans available to illegals under taxpayer funded Medicaid plans, at least in Texas, is skyrocketing.
I worked at one of the Affordable Care Act Customer service centers when it was first introduced. We spent our nights listening to one horror story after another. One woman called to say that she had cancer and was supposed to start treatment in a week and her policy had been cancelled because it didn’t meet the minimum requirements. Policies under ACA weren’t going to be available for three more months and she wanted to know what she could do.
Someone else called from rural Nebraska to say that the only policy available to her cost more than she made a month. Only one doctor in the whole state accepted the policy and he was over 100 miles away.
We saw policies that had a deductible of over $10,000 a year. We also saw monthly premiums of $1500 a month for a family of three for a person who made less than 30,000 a year.
I kept telling people that the VA is a prime example of government run healthcare. People die while waiting for six months to get an appointment. Why would you want your healthcare to be run like thaty?
Isn't tyranny fun?
Really? You mean the constitution doesn't allow the government to force you to buy a product? I didn't go to law school but the Supremes say otherwise. Gotta be in there somewhere.
Trump gets elected and KEEPS it in place. Make the voters suffer until just before election day 2018.
If you don’t like your Obamacare plan, you can keep your Obamcare plan.
0bamacare is nothing more than a BRIDGE to Single Payer. It was designed to FAIL as a mechanism to create desperation for a cure called Single Payer! The Dems don’t build WALLS, remember?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.