I'm not usually this naked about this sort of thing, but the US Congress greased the wheels to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. Among the things they voted to rip out was the Medicaid expansion.
has an onset disease that's kept at bay by the fact that we can currently keep him on his medicine. If they take that away, there will be absolutely no way we can afford to do it. I'm not going to mince words: This will make his life shorter.
If you live in the US and have a heart, please call your local representative at 866-426-2631 and tell them to keep the parts of the ACA that help people- like the Medicaid expansion. All you have to do is enter your zipcode and it'll transfer you straight to your local rep. Please do this. Don't make excuses, don't say you'll do it, do it. If you never do anything for me, please do this.
That's weird, I just tried it and it seems to be working? Well if it still isn't, you can still get that information: http://www.whoismyrepresentative.com/
Also thank you.
That's weird, I just tried it and it seems to be working? Well if it still isn't, you can still get
damn. and here i was looking foward to actually affording real insurance again. havnt been able to affort it scince these shinanaigans began, along wit millions of other hard working americans. its ok tho, ive never ACTUALLY needed it so far, so currently im just paying a "wellness tax" which i presume is what you would be asking me to keep paying to fund everyone else who does NOT work, due to various reason, and falls into the covered status of this plan. 600$ a year that is up to now, deducted from my tax refund. thats a lotta comisions. sure, lets go at it another year, what the hell.
damn. and here i was looking foward to actually affording real insurance again. havnt been able to a
Hey, I appreciate that this sucks for you financially. But I literally die without the Medicaid expansions in the ACA, which are independent of anything else. I straight up cease to live.
Hey, I appreciate that this sucks for you financially. But I literally die without the Medicaid expa
fair enough, the system DOES need to cover people like you. my little sister had cancer, died at 16, so yes if she had been alive in the last 10 years id probbly be begging for a system to keep her suported as well, , obviously we cant afford brain surgerys on minimum wage. fortunatly medicade at that time DID fully cover the procedures she needed. i hope we do get a system in place that actually does work the way its advertised. i aint had no insurence in 7 yrs, its just too expensive while i agreeits almost never good to wholesale discard a plan in place, that causes undue chaos, it sure needs worked on tho. both of us should be able to get somthing outta this screwy system. at least i can work, so sure i expect to put a bit more into the system than somone whos disabled. but damn, im doing that, and STILL got no insurence myself. have to pick between food, bills, insurance, ect, ya know? this system just aint right. if there were actually a plan that cost no more than this amount im being taxed for, id be on that, but havent seen anything under around doubble what the wellness tax is, so currently i just pay that. THATS the part that needs fixed. i say the government outgh to be selling us insurince for that same price there taxing us, if they actually expect its fesiable. if not, than they outgh to stop dictating terms to what insurance company can offor, and driving there costs up.
fair enough, the system DOES need to cover people like you. my little sister had cancer, died at 16,
I think everyone totally agrees that the status quo is not where we need to be. It should be affordable for everyone, if not just an inalienable right. We can do that, but it would come in the form of changes, not sweeping cuts.
I think everyone totally agrees that the status quo is not where we need to be. It should be afforda
What were those inalienable rights again? Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, right? Wish that those were actually guaranteed rights, rather than privileges.
What were those inalienable rights again? Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, right? Wish that th
I'm in the same boat as you. Given my medical situation without being able to afford my treatment and medications. The only thing waiting for me is a graveyard.
I'm in the same boat as you. Given my medical situation without being able to afford my treatment an
That's the part they're not telling you about: Your rates won't go down even if they kick all the rest of us off. Because why would they? They're private insurance companies, they never lower rates. All that will happen is they'll stop having to cover costly people, then they'll lower their rates maybe 5% while promising more in the future; meanwhile they'll just keep jacking it up, because that's what they do. They're companies, they don't care if you can afford it, they just care about making more money.
That's the part they're not telling you about: Your rates won't go down even if they kick all the re
your right about it being a for profit bisness. which is exactly why obama outgh to have never interfered in it in the 1st place, he had no right to prevent a bisness from selling me a product i wanted. insted, he thinks he knows whats best. the insurance company says fine, but if we do it that way we will have to charge more money to maintain out stastical profit. obama says thats fine too, i will tax every one additionally, so that they feel they not so bad about these higher prices, as if they dont take them, they will lose some money and get NOTHING. it makes me wonder how much stock obama owns in the insurance bisness, it seems designed to help them, not us.
your right about it being a for profit bisness. which is exactly why obama outgh to have never inter
You're actually right. The health insurance lobby had their fingers in both parties, making sure that we never got the kind of Medicaid expansion we needed unless they got this sweet deal they have now where they rake in all kinds of cash from people under penalty of tax fines. It was completely their design.
You're actually right. The health insurance lobby had their fingers in both parties, making sure th
He actually does have the right, and should have been using it harder. Every insurance company that refused to participate in this whole affair should have received a suspension of business order and been liquidated on the spot, permanently. In fact, termination of every insurance provider that is colluding with one another to hike rates should be a thing, but it's not, due to the same Republican obstructionism and interference that led to your rates going up so outrageously.
For profit business is fine and dandy, until it interferes with the overall fiscal well-being of the nation.
He actually does have the right, and should have been using it harder. Every insurance company that
Just tried it. Keep getting an automated voice saying "An application error has occurred, goodbye." I get the feeling they don't want to hear from the electorate. I'll try other numbers for my local representatives.
Just tried it. Keep getting an automated voice saying "An application error has occurred, goodbye."
There needs to be more safe guards all around. Multiple groups are using health care as a hostage. While those of us, no matter what insurance we are on are caught in the crossfire.
There needs to be more safe guards all around. Multiple groups are using health care as a hostage. W
I called and got through. I have close family and friends now getting coverage due to Medicare expansion so damn right I am going to voice my concern. The recording at the number states it clear- don't get rid of it unless something better is there to replace it. Sickens me that there's so many uncaring, greedy, sociopathic monsters in the world today that only care for themselves.
I called and got through. I have close family and friends now getting coverage due to Medicare expan
I just called and got through myself. I just started psychiatric care thanks to the ACA, and while I might still be covered even without it, I'm not willing to take that chance. I let my idiot representative know exactly how much he's hurting people. Because my representative is... one of the worst in Congress.
...Yeah, my district is a MAJOR reason this is happening. I apologize in lieu of every fucking redneck hick in York County, Nori.
I just called and got through myself. I just started psychiatric care thanks to the ACA, and while
....Okay. Yeah... You win. My representitive is Scott Perry. Though I'm also in the state that cursed the world with Rick Santorum and Pat f***ing Toomey.
And again, you have my personal apology. Apparently York County, PA was key in the Trumpster Fire's win.
....Okay. Yeah... You win. My representitive is Scott Perry. Though I'm also in the state that c
Give it up. its done.... Republicans won the house, the senate and presidency. With the goal of ending Affordable care act. You got a better chance at winning lotto tbh.
Give it up. its done.... Republicans won the house, the senate and presidency. With the goal of e
You know what? All you have ever done is ask me to draw your fetish, whine that I didn't draw your fetish, and give unsolicited cowardly comments without ever defending them. Now this? Now this?? It's high fuckin' time I blocked your ass. Bye bitch.
You know what? All you have ever done is ask me to draw your fetish, whine that I didn't draw your
Sorry you got people on your journal trying to use this to further their own agendas man. I've done what I can to pester my representative for the Bronx.
Sorry you got people on your journal trying to use this to further their own agendas man. I've done
Republicans are already split on voting to repeal. A faction wants total repeal without a replacement, while another faction wants to find a replacement before repealing.
Republicans are already split on voting to repeal. A faction wants total repeal without a replaceme
The info on that website is old. We got rid of Mark Kirk (R-IL) and put in Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to work along side Dick Durbin (D-IL). Along with Mike Quigley (D) representing me in the House, they're all on board with saving the ACA. (Aside from Kirk, but he doesn't get a vote there anymore.)
The info on that website is old. We got rid of Mark Kirk (R-IL) and put in Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) t
A lot of news iv read even shows that if the ACA is stripped away the GOP doesn't even have a plan for replacing the ACA yet witch will leave over 20-30 million Americans suddenly without health insurance. And the GOP even said that it could be a month or two before a plan gets put into action.
Other news says that the GOP simply wants to put a show on about gutting Obama's ACA or Obamacare just because hes a black man. Then after gutting ACA they want to put more less the same things they gutted back into there plan witch will likely be called Trumpcare. And btw Trump said he even knew of the election being hacked. That right there should of made our government do a vote recount with stronger protections from foreign hacking.
I really hate our government and all the GOP stands for......i could go on and on but ill end hear. But needless to say iv done all i could to stop this from happening.
*Pass's out on bed*
A lot of news iv read even shows that if the ACA is stripped away the GOP doesn't even have a plan f
Same. We are the people but to them its the U.S.A of the few. Well this so called few that work only for all that you said will soon find out at this rate that its America for the people and not the select few. When we the people get angry we get angry. >.>
Same. We are the people but to them its the U.S.A of the few. Well this so called few that work onl
My two senators are Dems and will vote against repealing. Sadly I live in the most conservative district of MN and my rep in the house is a big fan of getting rid of it. Still called but probably won't do much good.
My two senators are Dems and will vote against repealing. Sadly I live in the most conservative dis
I'm pessimistic it will help (My faith in the government is a bit low at the moment), but I called. I know what it's like to be caught without insurance. I wish you the best Nori
I'm pessimistic it will help (My faith in the government is a bit low at the moment), but I called.
my representative is Rand Paul, soo....it wouldn't do any good.
But yeah, I'm on medicaid too, because of the ACA. people who whined about it being terrible in every way, are idiots. sure itw asn't the best, but we got it as good as we did against stiff opposition to a republican-dominated congress, iwth a democrat president
my representative is Rand Paul, soo....it wouldn't do any good. But yeah, I'm on medicaid too, be
Phoning your representative could not possibly make things worse and has a low chance of making things better. It's five minutes of your time. Why would you not bet on those odds? What do you have to lose?
Phoning your representative could not possibly make things worse and has a low chance of making thin
Rand Paul was the sole Repub to vote no. (He didn't do it for compassionate reasons, though. He's eager to gut the ACA too, but not without a replacement.)
Rand Paul was the sole Repub to vote no. (He didn't do it for compassionate reasons, though. He's
I sent an email to my rep, as I was too angry to actually call. My rep's a Dem who'll vote against a repeal, but I just didn't trust myself not to go into an angry rant about the scumbags of the Republican party.
I sent an email to my rep, as I was too angry to actually call. My rep's a Dem who'll vote against a
I'm confused, what is the affordable care act,? I agree everyone should have access to health insurance but what is this, is this some kind of consequence caused by Obamacare being forced on people who didn't want insurance? Or is this a nasty side effect of trying to get rid of it? I'm sorry if I come off as ignorant so call me a moron if you will but I'm genuinely wondering wtf is going on here.
I'm confused, what is the affordable care act,? I agree everyone should have access to health insura
"Obamacare" is the dumb nickname Republicans use for the Affordable Care Act to make you hate it while also pretending that getting rid of it wouldn't hurt you.
The ACA is the law that prevents health insurance companies from refusing to insure people with pre-existing conditions, among other things like making it mandatory to have health insurance and far easier to sign up for said health insurance.
Repealing "Obamacare" would result in about two million Americans suddenly unable to have insurance and wouldn't do anything to lower premiums for anyone else. The only people it benefits are insurance industry higher ups and the politicians they bribe to pass laws like this.
"Obamacare" is the dumb nickname Republicans use for the Affordable Care Act to make you hate it whi
Yeah, this sucks but I'd hope we could get a better way to ensure people without having to force people to pay for health insurance if they don't want to. Though this is coming from someone who's deathly scared of paying out the ass for insurance. This especially scares me now that minimum wage was raised so prices for everything have gone up.
Yeah, this sucks but I'd hope we could get a better way to ensure people without having to force peo
Well, keep it in mind. Things seem to be getting rather crazy down there. I don't pay a lot of attention to politics, but even my little world is feeling the heat.
Well, keep it in mind. Things seem to be getting rather crazy down there. I don't pay a lot of atten
The problem really comes down to money. Moving to a different country takes a very large amount of it, and we don't have, or have access to that kind of cash.
The problem really comes down to money. Moving to a different country takes a very large amount of i
Emails sent. Given both were very gung-ho in removing the ACA, one of them even referring it to Obamacare not sure what it will do, but hopefully it will at least give them pause and think about what their actions stand to do.
Emails sent. Given both were very gung-ho in removing the ACA, one of them even referring it to Obam
Unfortunately I am very much in the minority in the state that I live in, I'm sure most people here(if they know about it at all) are cheering about that 'wasteful Obamacare being killed off' without once thinking about what that stands to do to those currently covered by it, because fuck the poor people and/or those in worse situations than them.
Unfortunately I am *very *much in the minority in the state that I live in, I'm sure most people her
My job involves talking directly to at least three to five people a week who will lead drastically shortened lives if all of this goes through. The proposed "plans" (barely even qualify as outlines at this point) that have been put forward as potential replacements aren't looking good. At all.
Called. A lot, actually. My job involves talking directly to at least three to five people a week
Luckily I live in California, so, most likely my reps are already against this. I shall call them as many times as I can, though, shit like this needs action to be stopped. I refuse to sit back and not at least TRY, dammit. I'll probably send some emails as well, figuring that one out, though.
Luckily I live in California, so, most likely my reps are already against this. I shall call them as
I'm in the 22nd district of CA that has Devin Nunes as a rep- a total conservative shithead who is boasting about Drumpf. Don't think that just because you live in the bluest of blue states that your representative is. I made my call yesterday-- he has caved in to public pressure before so hopefully he'll do so again if he knows what's good for him.
I'm in the 22nd district of CA that has Devin Nunes as a rep- a total conservative shithead who is b
Its funny hearing about this all the time. Not funny you are suffering for it... but funny how many people point the finger at our leaders.
My Step dad helped build the online Infrastructure of the ACA web site. He and his team have put a lot of effort into it. After hearing about everything thats going on (or what little I pay attention to or over hear) It makes me wonder if he will be out of a job if it is removed. Not really concerned though... he is a smart guy and will bounce back for sure. His knowledge is valuable and his skill are nearly unmatched. He and my mother will be fine.
Its sad when your countries leaders are so corrupt they are willing to hurt and kill off their fellow man just because someone of a different view point or skin color is doing something they want to take credit for. The GOP wants to remove it... then remake it... and call it something else? And even if that is not the case... removing it will put untold amounts of people in a position where they will lose family and friends. Not that they might lose them... they will lose them.
That's sad and pathetic. Yet... even saying that will not help. Only action will help.
Gain knowledge and be proactive. That is the quickest way to victory. For now though... I wish you the best. I myself am under the benefit of the ACA. I never had personal insurance before it and I did little to nothing with it while I had it. I did not know its value... and still am not sure I do. It is one of my flaws. I never understand how much I am being helped until I get hurt.
Anyone who wants to use it... you need to file your taxes each year or the lash back will be apparent in the price of your benefits package as well. I didn't file my taxes and the price sky rocketed. But I am not blaming Obama. I am not upset with the ACA. I only blame myself for not learning about this stuff when I was in school. I blame myself for dropping out. I blame myself for ignoring family who tried to point me to what was best. If I end up without... it is because I allowed myself to remain ignorant of the facts... and I have to suffer for it.
Now our country is suffering because those who wanted to remain ignorant have spoken...the "country" I speak of are majority voters that won the recent election... and they are many. Our "country" voted for this. And by not learning what was needed to remove those who would hurt us from power or simply not acting on our ability to remove them... our country has allowed itself to be in this position. I am one of the ignorant people who just doesn't know how to affect change out side a presidential vote. And trust me... I leterally did not vote for this. (VA Blue state here) Even so I take blame for what I have not learned and what I have not done. I apologize to everyone hurt by my ignorance, and inaction in past years.
Its funny hearing about this all the time. Not funny you are suffering for it... but funny how many
I really wish there was something I could do to help with this. Sadly, as a Canadian, I have absolutely no ability to influence American internal policy. The utter callousness and lack of consideration a lot of Americans seem to have toward anyone with any kind of disadvantage (whether it's health related, financial, etc.) never fails to leave me gaping in horror and disbelief. >>;
I really feel like the insurance industry as a whole needs to be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up. Even here in Canada they can be pretty scummy. There's a lot of stuff that isn't covered by our healthcare system, and the insurance companies trot out every excuse they can think of to deny people the coverage they friggin' PAID for. The whole system is hopelessly corrupt and in dire need of an overhaul. >>;
If there's any way I can help, please don't hesitate to let me know.
I really wish there was something I could do to help with this. Sadly, as a Canadian, I have absolu
The one thing you can take solace in right now is that the Republicans are split on how to go about repealing the ACA. There's the nutjob faction that wants to repeal and let people die before they even consider replacement plans, facing off against the sensible faction that at least wants a replacement before repealing (even if the replacement may be worse, or at best exactly the same).
Honestly, I'm more worried about two different groups of people more than the Republicans: Democrats, and people who think the ACA and Obamacare are two separate things.
The Democrats I'm worried about because they don't fight. They make a show, but accomplish nothing. They couldn't even get a public option for healthcare passed when they had a veto-proof majority. Plus, I doubt any of us here are able to claim to be their prime constituency, due to a lack of 0's we're able to put in a donation. It takes a lot of phone calls (and even more emails, probably hundreds of times more) to overcome those donation amounts from people who don't share our common interests.
As for the second group, it's sad to know that group even exists. My lifemate's family knows someone who was gleeful that Obamacare is going to be repealed, and boasting how they'll be fine because they got insurance through the ACA. He wasn't so gleeful when it was explained that Obamacare is just another name for the ACA. I worry about this group, because they're not going to be calling their representatives until they're made aware that they will personally suffer from its repeal.
The one thing you can take solace in right now is that the Republicans are split on how to go about
Thats America in a nutshell. Every group is so divided simply due to ignorance or hatred. And to someone like me, I just have to wonder how this society went on this long.
Whats more amazing to me is the fact the core concept of ACA was proposed BY a Republican. But of course the majority of the Republican Party forgot about that.
Thats America in a nutshell. Every group is so divided simply due to ignorance or hatred. And to som
Well, the voter class I expect to not know. It's the politicians that I was referring to. I also expect average Dem voters to be as clueless about the fact that the ACA is a Republican plan in origin.
Well, the voter class I expect to not know. It's the politicians that I was referring to. I also e
Holy fuck, support OP. I wish y'all the best of luck (I'm Canadian, but I told a bunch of my american friends to call in my stead). I truly hope that, even if the worst happens, you can find some other option or some loophole to keep getting what you need to get. I know what it's like to have someone you care about be sick in a way that won't just get better without constant medicine, so I really hope your government isn't as stupid and reckless as the media in my country has made them out to be.
Holy fuck, support OP. I wish y'all the best of luck (I'm Canadian, but I told a bunch of my america
Well whilst I can't do anything personal I made one long ass post on FB asking all my friends in the US to call. Hopefully they can help and spread the message.
Well whilst I can't do anything personal I made one long ass post on FB asking all my friends in the
I went ahead and made a few calls as well. I -JUST- got coverage just in time for when I needed it. I'm sure as hell not about to give it up to some slimy suits trying to save a quick buck at everyone else's expense!
I went ahead and made a few calls as well. I -JUST- got coverage just in time for when I needed it.
Aye, I had to reach out to 4 different reps for my area.
It doesn't just hurt me, it hurts family of mine, one of which is on dialysis. What would become of him? Would he still be able to get his shipments of supplies to keep him from getting worse?
Its amazing how far people will go to win without considering what would be lost upon victory.
Aye, I had to reach out to 4 different reps for my area. It doesn't just hurt me, it hurts family
Due to the detrimental bipartisan situation we find our politics in, which we were warned about very early on, one political party has the majority in the House & Senate so while I applaud people doing something I don't see how it's going to realistically change anything. Best of luck to everyone who's going to be negatively affected by this upcoming change, but hopefully something better will actually emerge from all this.
Due to the detrimental bipartisan situation we find our politics in, which we were warned about very
You greatly underestimate the differential cowardice of people who normally don't get much personal feedback. People contacting them makes it more real, makes them sweat.
You greatly underestimate the differential cowardice of people who normally don't get much personal
Hey Norithics, I understand your fear... The love of my life has Cancer and has been battling it for a very long time.. Out of fear I've taken two jobs and done my very best too stockpile too make sure we have the money for emergencys.. He makes decent money as well but I wouldn't know what too do if I lost.. I'm only 19 years of age but I have the willpower too fight and prepare.. If something really bad happens start a Go fund me.. I'll try and do my best along with everyone else who cares I imagine. Keep your hopes up dear... A majority of Americans are upset.. So maybe something good will happen to keep the system together or even improved. Also I'm a friend of a fellow draggy ya may know. He tells me you're a really good person. I wish nothing but good news and high spirits for you. ^ω~
Hey Norithics, I understand your fear... The love of my life has Cancer and has been battling it for
