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In reply to the discussion: ACA Subsidies [View all]BigmanPigman
(54,367 posts)28. Mine is going to increase from $194 a month to $1,200
That is 33% of my income after taxes and I live in expensive CA.
I am NOT happy yet I am not surprised. I am a realist.
I wonder how (or IF) the MSM is going to report the number of suicides as a result of this BS. When people are broke, sick, in pain, tired, frustrated, no hope, etc they simply quit. Many people who have medical issues will be considering this option.
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Certainly a possibility. But there are a number of GOPers who were getting heat in their districts to do
Silent Type
Sunday
#1
That's not true for those with original ACA. If their premiums quadrupled, they were getting enhanced subsidies.
Silent Type
Sunday
#10
Depends on what state you are in and if you are likely to use much healthcare. Mine goes from $20 to over $1000.
Doodley
Sunday
#9
Correct. This is about more than healthcare. We have a terrorist in the White House who is systematically
Doodley
Sunday
#12
Small business has been held hostage to the health insurance industry since the early eighties.
Hope22
Monday
#59
Republican politicos in MAGA America should now fear the wrath of their spurned followers.
ChicagoTeamster
Monday
#42