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Maraya1969

(22,441 posts)
Mon Nov 11, 2013, 11:40 PM Nov 2013

There is some guy on Gretchen Carlson saying that under Obamacare his pharmaceuticals

and medical equipment, (like an MRI) will not be covered and of course it will result in his death. Can someone with better sleuthing skills than me look at the video and see if they can check this guy out?

His name is Bill Elliott from SC. He says:

He was paying $180 per month and was getting great treatment for his cancer.

Now that he was cancelled it will cost him $1,500 a month just for him! With a $13,500 deductible

I know it is a lie. I just don't know how to prove it.



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NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. I can tell by the look in his eyes and the expression on his face that he's a liar, a plant.
Mon Nov 11, 2013, 11:42 PM
Nov 2013

Just look at him.

 

1000words

(7,051 posts)
4. If you were to post your picture, what would folks tell just by looking at you?
Mon Nov 11, 2013, 11:53 PM
Nov 2013

Considering it's Faux News, his story is likely embellished, but it doesn't make your judgmental comment any less ignorant.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
9. Ignorant? You said "Ignorant"!
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:22 AM
Nov 2013

Bwahhahahaaaahahahaaa

You win, dude or dudette, I cannot compete with that!

Scuse me whilst I go down to redeem my free Mai Tai coupon at the Hokulea Lounge, Ihilani Resort and Spa.

I'd post a pic but prefer to remain as anonymous as possible.

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
7. MRI is a diagnostic tool like an x-ray, not equipment like a commode.Sounds like his "insurance guy"
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:04 AM
Nov 2013

is not working in his best interest. This happened to me too, my catastrophic insurance is cancelled and I was told the "comparable new" plan would cost 2-3 times as much. So I got on the exchange and found a much better much lower cost one there.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/fox-news-cancer-patient-bill-elliott-doesnt-have-to-die/

He later reveals that his old plan cost him about $170, and the one his “insurance guy” offered would cost him $1500 a month, with a $13,500 deductible. However, the most expensive Obamacare plan offered to individuals over 50 on the exchange for South Carolina is $796.87 a month, for the most expensive Gold plan, and Bronze plans in the state start at $255.35 a month. Kelly didn’t ask him, but Mr. Elliott might qualify for federal subsidies as well. For example, if he makes $26,000 a year, that Bronze plan would be $163.42 /mo., less than what he was paying before.

lostincalifornia

(3,639 posts)
8. If he makes 26k a year he definitely qualifies for a subsidy. Intentionally misrepresenting facts
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:13 AM
Nov 2013

Should be exposed, and if it is to mislead folks into signing up for the ACA, perhaps some charges should be pursed if possible

Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
15. And also from that link...
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 02:01 AM
Nov 2013

-snip-

He also said “Now with Obamacare, the man that I’ve got looked into it, they are not going to pay for pharmaceuticals or medical devices.”

But under Obamacare, both of those categories are mandated as essential health benefits ....

-snip-



 

Lifelong Dem

(344 posts)
11. Faux News watches this guy lose out
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:39 AM
Nov 2013

Just so they can use his ignorance. He tried 3 times to get on the site, but determined nothing could be done. I'm sure Faux News isn't going to help. Or he's lying.

doc03

(35,151 posts)
12. Pharmaceuticals aren't paid under Obamacare! I was told yesterday by
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:50 AM
Nov 2013

a Rethug he heard drug prices are going to triple in the next year because Obamacare
(the guvment) is going to buy up drugs and create a shortage. They think Obamacare is (guvment) healthcare not from an insurance company. Faux watchers will beleive Obamacare is buying up all the drugs and at the same time beleive Obamacare doesn't pay for drugs.

Lint Head

(15,064 posts)
13. He's from South Carolina. A redder than red state. 1st State to secede from the Union.
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 12:57 AM
Nov 2013

I was born and raised there. He is exaggerating. He's probably a Tea Bagger. He tried to get onto the ACA website 3 whole times. Probably as far as he is able to count. I do hope he gets help if he really has cancer. Obviously his insurance agent lied to him.

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