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Countries such as Canada already tried having free healthcare for all. Quality of care and wait times were such that people ended up coming to the USA for healthcare they could actually receive.
I don't think you could have missed it by a larger margine is you tried
The Family Research Council and the late James Dobson has more integrity than all of the Democratic Party and the GOP combined. The Family Research Council is a very trustworthy organization.
Once could fix the shutdown in one day by stating that all USA debt would be defaulted on if the debt ceiling was not raised.
It passed by legislative action. Not holding the country hostage.
I quoted her directly - hard to misconstrue the words coming out of her mouth. It's not a Democratic Party bad - GOP good or vice versa - it's about a bill that increased health cost for the vast majority of American Tax payers by z105% within two years.
Plans that were meeting the needs of the people who had them. They changed the standards and caused millions of Americans to pay more for their health care - that is historical fact -
And did ZERO to fix it. Now it has grown behemoth and needs more and more - costing every tax payer. There is no free healthcare - it comes out of every one of our pockets.
You’re wasting your time.Nancy was clearly speaking of the misinformation being peddled vs what was actually in the bill. That once it is passed people will see the benefit vs the rhetoric like death panels etc. She was right.
That's why you have dozens of videos online with people saying how much they oppose Obamacare but love the ACA. They don't know they are the same. They are going by the negativity they've heard, mainly peddled by the GOP, vs what was in the bill. That's why we had people saying they didn't care if Obamacare was repealed, since their insurance was via the ACA. It's also reflected in the fact that red states and Trump supporters will be hurt to a larger degree if it is repealed or the subsidies not put back.
If amusing to me that you seem to imply dems should fix it, not that both dems and the GOP should both improve it to help Americans and also have no smoke for the GOP who has worked tirelessly to break it and ensure that as few people as possible get healthcare. I will say the GOP was smart enough not to really run on repealing it this last time, but still are trying to destroy it via budget cuts. I also find it amusing that they have had 15 years to offer a better alternative, but have proposed NOTHING and beyond CONCEPTS of a plan seem to have NOTHING.
My favorite video is John Cornyn telling people to sign up for the ACA after voting multiple times to repeal it.
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A more balanced explanation of the grandfather clause Obama was referring to when he said you could keep your healthcare plan:
Dems have tried repeatedly to improve the ACA but the GOP opposes it.Fact check: If you like your health plan, you can keep it
Why couldn't the promise of "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it" be kept?www.usatoday.com
Some of that was delayed:
List of changes made to the Affordable Care Act
ballotpedia.org
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Regarding costs. This AI summary says costs have risen less than 2 percent per year vs the 3.5 prior to the ACA, but I saw reports from The Actual Human Beings Caught in the Shutdown Vise that in the fifteen years before the Affordable Care Act became law, health care spending went from 13.4 percent to 17.2 percent. In the fifteen years since the law’s enactment, that figure has barely budged, moving from 17.2 to just 17.6 percent.
Summary vvvv:
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has helped slow the growth of healthcare costs compared to the years before its implementation, although costs have still increased. Studies indicate that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses rose at a slower rate after the ACA was enacted, suggesting some effectiveness in controlling costs.
Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Healthcare Costs
Cost Trends Before and After the ACA
Pre-ACA Costs: From 2000 to 2009, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses increased by an average of 3.4% annually.
Post-ACA Costs: From 2010 to 2018, this growth slowed to 1.9% per year. This suggests that the ACA has contributed to a reduction in the rate of increase in healthcare costs.
Key Features of the ACA
Insurance Subsidies: The ACA provides financial assistance to help low-income individuals afford health insurance. This has been shown to reduce annual healthcare costs significantly for eligible households.
Medicaid Expansion: The ACA allowed states to expand Medicaid, which has helped many low-income individuals avoid high healthcare costs.
Overall Effectiveness
Enrollment Growth: The ACA has led to a significant increase in the number of insured individuals, with millions gaining coverage through marketplaces and Medicaid expansion.
Consumer Protections: The ACA includes provisions that prevent insurance companies from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions, which has helped stabilize costs for many consumers.
In summary, while healthcare costs have continued to rise, the Affordable Care Act has played a role in slowing the rate of increase and providing financial assistance to many Americans, thereby making healthcare more affordable for a significant portion of the population.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has helped slow the growth of healthcare costs compared to the years before its implementation, although costs have still increased. Studies indicate that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses rose at a slower rate after the ACA was enacted, suggesting some effectiveness in controlling costs.
obamacare has contained healthcare costs at DuckDuckGo
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AI inquiries. Don't forget to click more if you visit the link.
Democrats attempted to extend enhanced premium tax credits and expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but these efforts were often blocked by Republicans in Congress. Additionally, proposals for comprehensive health reforms aimed at increasing coverage and reducing costs faced significant opposition, preventing further improvements to the ACA.
Since the implementation of the ACA, prior to year 2025, what federal improvements did democrats attempt to make to the ACA that were blocked by Republicans in congress? at DuckDuckGo
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Marco Rubio's elimination of the risk corridor program significantly increased health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with estimates suggesting that it accounted for 86% of premium growth between 2015 and 2017. This change led to higher costs for consumers and contributed to the financial instability of many insurers, resulting in some insurers exiting the market and a reduction in coverage options for consumers.
Insurers faced substantial financial losses, with many receiving only about 13% of expected payments from the risk corridor program. This shortfall contributed to the failure of several nonprofit insurance cooperatives, disrupting coverage for over 700,000 people.
The removal of risk corridors not only increased premiums but also undermined the overall stability of the ACA. It created a cycle of rising costs and reduced insurer participation, which could threaten the long-term viability of the ACA. The situation illustrates the delicate balance required in healthcare policy to maintain affordable coverage while ensuring insurer sustainability.
How did Marco Rubios elimination of risk corridors affect the ACA pricingnand providers, include known consequences. at DuckDuckGo
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From 2010 to 2025, the GOP has made numerous attempts to weaken the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by proposing over 50 repeal efforts, cutting funding for ACA marketplace operations, and reducing subsidies for insurance companies. Additionally, they have sought to eliminate Medicaid expansion and promote lower-quality insurance plans that do not comply with ACA protections, which has contributed to increased premiums and reduced coverage for many Americans.
From 2010-2025, what has the GOP done to weaken the ACA? at DuckDuckGo
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I know you won't read any of this, but I'm posting the information for the benefit of those who read but may not participate in these discussions who may benefit from factual information.
You know what flies in the face of the above ditrabe?Nancy was clearly speaking of the misinformation being peddled vs what was actually in the bill. That once it is passed people will see the benefit vs the rhetoric like death panels etc. She was right.
That's why you have dozens of videos online with people saying how much they oppose Obamacare but love the ACA. They don't know they are the same. They are going by the negativity they've heard, mainly peddled by the GOP, vs what was in the bill. That's why we had people saying they didn't care if Obamacare was repealed, since their insurance was via the ACA. It's also reflected in the fact that red states and Trump supporters will be hurt to a larger degree if it is repealed or the subsidies not put back.
If amusing to me that you seem to imply dems should fix it, not that both dems and the GOP should both improve it to help Americans and also have no smoke for the GOP who has worked tirelessly to break it and ensure that as few people as possible get healthcare. I will say the GOP was smart enough not to really run on repealing it this last time, but still are trying to destroy it via budget cuts. I also find it amusing that they have had 15 years to offer a better alternative, but have proposed NOTHING and beyond CONCEPTS of a plan seem to have NOTHING.
My favorite video is John Cornyn telling people to sign up for the ACA after voting multiple times to repeal it.
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A more balanced explanation of the grandfather clause Obama was referring to when he said you could keep your healthcare plan:
Dems have tried repeatedly to improve the ACA but the GOP opposes it.Fact check: If you like your health plan, you can keep it
Why couldn't the promise of "if you like your health care plan, you can keep it" be kept?www.usatoday.com
Some of that was delayed:
List of changes made to the Affordable Care Act
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Regarding costs. This AI summary says costs have risen less than 2 percent per year vs the 3.5 prior to the ACA, but I saw reports from The Actual Human Beings Caught in the Shutdown Vise that in the fifteen years before the Affordable Care Act became law, health care spending went from 13.4 percent to 17.2 percent. In the fifteen years since the law’s enactment, that figure has barely budged, moving from 17.2 to just 17.6 percent.
Summary vvvv:
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has helped slow the growth of healthcare costs compared to the years before its implementation, although costs have still increased. Studies indicate that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses rose at a slower rate after the ACA was enacted, suggesting some effectiveness in controlling costs.
Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Healthcare Costs
Cost Trends Before and After the ACA
Pre-ACA Costs: From 2000 to 2009, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses increased by an average of 3.4% annually.
Post-ACA Costs: From 2010 to 2018, this growth slowed to 1.9% per year. This suggests that the ACA has contributed to a reduction in the rate of increase in healthcare costs.
Key Features of the ACA
Insurance Subsidies: The ACA provides financial assistance to help low-income individuals afford health insurance. This has been shown to reduce annual healthcare costs significantly for eligible households.
Medicaid Expansion: The ACA allowed states to expand Medicaid, which has helped many low-income individuals avoid high healthcare costs.
Overall Effectiveness
Enrollment Growth: The ACA has led to a significant increase in the number of insured individuals, with millions gaining coverage through marketplaces and Medicaid expansion.
Consumer Protections: The ACA includes provisions that prevent insurance companies from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions, which has helped stabilize costs for many consumers.
In summary, while healthcare costs have continued to rise, the Affordable Care Act has played a role in slowing the rate of increase and providing financial assistance to many Americans, thereby making healthcare more affordable for a significant portion of the population.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has helped slow the growth of healthcare costs compared to the years before its implementation, although costs have still increased. Studies indicate that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses rose at a slower rate after the ACA was enacted, suggesting some effectiveness in controlling costs.
obamacare has contained healthcare costs at DuckDuckGo
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AI inquiries. Don't forget to click more if you visit the link.
Democrats attempted to extend enhanced premium tax credits and expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but these efforts were often blocked by Republicans in Congress. Additionally, proposals for comprehensive health reforms aimed at increasing coverage and reducing costs faced significant opposition, preventing further improvements to the ACA.
Since the implementation of the ACA, prior to year 2025, what federal improvements did democrats attempt to make to the ACA that were blocked by Republicans in congress? at DuckDuckGo
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Marco Rubio's elimination of the risk corridor program significantly increased health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with estimates suggesting that it accounted for 86% of premium growth between 2015 and 2017. This change led to higher costs for consumers and contributed to the financial instability of many insurers, resulting in some insurers exiting the market and a reduction in coverage options for consumers.
Insurers faced substantial financial losses, with many receiving only about 13% of expected payments from the risk corridor program. This shortfall contributed to the failure of several nonprofit insurance cooperatives, disrupting coverage for over 700,000 people.
The removal of risk corridors not only increased premiums but also undermined the overall stability of the ACA. It created a cycle of rising costs and reduced insurer participation, which could threaten the long-term viability of the ACA. The situation illustrates the delicate balance required in healthcare policy to maintain affordable coverage while ensuring insurer sustainability.
How did Marco Rubios elimination of risk corridors affect the ACA pricingnand providers, include known consequences. at DuckDuckGo
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From 2010 to 2025, the GOP has made numerous attempts to weaken the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by proposing over 50 repeal efforts, cutting funding for ACA marketplace operations, and reducing subsidies for insurance companies. Additionally, they have sought to eliminate Medicaid expansion and promote lower-quality insurance plans that do not comply with ACA protections, which has contributed to increased premiums and reduced coverage for many Americans.
From 2010-2025, what has the GOP done to weaken the ACA? at DuckDuckGo
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I know you won't read any of this, but I'm posting the information for the benefit of those who read but may not participate in these discussions who may benefit from factual information.
Have the Republicans put up any better alternatives?
