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In reply to the discussion: HHS finalizes rule guaranteeing 100 percent funding for new Medicaid beneficiaries [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)8. You're posting
"There is a large swath of people who will struggle to use their insurance with subsidies through an exchange. Here's an example. A family of 4 making around $40,000 can be expected to pay as much as $7,600 in a year between premiums, deductibles, co-pays, etc. "
...inaccurate information. A family of four making $40,000 would be eligible for subsidies covering 84 percent of their premium. The subsidies go up to 400 percent of the FPL.
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HHS finalizes rule guaranteeing 100 percent funding for new Medicaid beneficiaries [View all]
ProSense
Mar 2013
OP
Are you denying that there are millions who will not have access to affordable care
Cal Carpenter
Mar 2013
#15
I'm not yet Medicaid poor, but I'm on the verge. He's helping us all out here.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#26
It benefits those not eligible for Medicaid by getting people help their families can't afford.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#34
And he still does. Many Democratic leaders and voters lives were threatened, as well.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#57
And people you and I know, jwirr. Also the poor and elderly. Obama hasn't forgotten them.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#29
Thanks for this, it still gives hope to those living 'default exchanges' states.
freshwest
Mar 2013
#60