This should prove entertaining for all you "OBAMA IS A NAZI!!! HE LIED TO US!!!" types: "No, Obama didn’t lie to you about your health care plan" I don't expect this to change any minds here. Having observed some inspiring instances of willful blindness and obstinate ignorance on this site, it would surprise me if any of the points in the piece are dealt with honestly by the "I don't like it, so obviously it's Liberal" faction.
But, per Sebelius, if that plan "the ACA grand-fathered all the individual policies that were in place at the time the law was enacted", and that plan met "the minimal standards" of the ACA, but they had to raise their fees $5, they were no longer grandfathered. Now just how many plans do you know of that have not had to raise their fees?
Since the government is so efficient, they still do not have a method for those who actually manage to enroll in Obmacare to get paid, so this is their "fix". Liberals who distrust big companies ought to love this.
This is a garbled version of the reality. If by "fees" you mean premiums, you're completely incorrect: However, I note the specific amount of $5. One of the things that will result in loss of grandfathered status is: So the insurance company can raise its copayment charge to keep pace with medical inflation plus $5 (or 15%, whichever is greater), and the policy will maintain its grandfathered status. It's only if the company raises its copayment charge to keep pace with medical inflation plus more than $5 or 15%, whichever is greater, that the policy will no longer be eligible for grandfathered status. [Source] Whichever media outlet is putting out the particular talking point that you're quoting, is wrong. That line about how an insurance company "has to" raise their fees is unadulterated crap. The companies have calculated their copayment plans to create a solid profit for themselves. Keeping pace with inflation will still result in a profit, but they can even line their pockets a bit more on top of that and the plan will still keep its grandfathered status.
"If you like your current plan, you can keep your current plan. Period."- BO Nuance it, massage it...whatever...it's all noise and intended to justify his lies.
Yes, let us extrapolate that sound bite to the nonsense conclusion of Obama "lies" because blanket statements and absolutist rhetoric turns out to be so accurate in the end. If that is all you losers have, and I'm sure it is, sour grapes is a fitting fruit for your efforts. Bon appetit!
I can't wait for the next State of the Union address. We're going to hear "You LIE!" in three part harmony!
No doubt the scum bags on the Right are proud of that little outburst. It tells you a lot about them. Tea baggers always manage to lower the bar of civility for everyone. What a bunch of losers.
By the way rlm's cents, I appreciate the fact that you addressed the topic of my post. You've gained a bit of respect from me by taking the time to reply with something besides mindless bleating of "LIES!!! LIES!!! OBAMA LIED!!" As for those who merely confirmed my hypothesis: Stay classy (or something)
Sorry, but I am going to spoil it for you. Regardless of what you, I, Mr. RB, CoinOKC, yakpoo, david or even clueless think, Obama is digging his own grave with all of his demonstrable lies.
You're not spoiling anything. I am under no illusions regarding your position, nor any about your unwillingness to consider an alternative view of the topic. You merely earned a bit of respect by presenting at least a minimal response to the substance of the post. If it will make you feel better I can toss a pointless insult your way to restore your self respect and credit with your clique. Just say the word.
Sure I do...let me post it for you again... Are you saying that Obamacare WON"T cover illegal aliens? (now "You LIE"!!!)
Hopefully you have enough sense to realize Obama did lie. There are memos, speeches, testimony, bills, etc. all out there both telling him, and him (his administration) telling others that most will not be able to keep their plan or doctor by 2015.