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Politics - Oceansoul - 08-02-2017
When my Mom and I tried to apply for the ACA, we were told that we weren't eligible for it since the state didn't accept the expansion leaving both of us uninsured. The ACA isn't perfect and needs reform. Personally, I support universal healthcare. And it's pretty unfair for you to call other people leeches even though you applied for the ACA, Snowman.
Re: the immigration ban, Trump is primarily blocking Muslim refugees from entering. Still a Muslim ban for those coming from certain countries like Syria, Iraq, Iran, etc. It is suppose to be temporary. There is a court battle going on over the travel ban in Washington as a federal judge halted it and so did the State Department. Btw, Trump just accepted some refugees into the US from Australia's detention sites and they are going to be vetted.
I would've preferred Sanders to have won the election over everyone who ran. But I could live with a right wing president as long as the person is sane and reasonable and I think most leftists and Dems would've made peace with that if so. Trump is... a different kettle of fish and has mobilized a lot of leftists to oppose him.
Politics - Oceansoul - 08-02-2017
I just read that 19 states opted against the ACA expansion with Medicaid which means that people who do not make much money, including poor and unemployed people may not be eligible for it. I found this about the issue: http://kff.org/health-reform/issue-b...sured-in-2016/
Patterns of eligibility vary by state.
Politics - MFS - 08-02-2017
This is an interesting discussion. In some way it's an ideological question.
Sweden is known, amongst other things, for the high income taxes and many complaints about it is often heard. But it's all bout give n take. People with high income often pay more than 50 % of the salary in taxes... But on the other hand we get almost free healthcare, at most we pay between 15-20 dollars for a visit to a doctor and there's also a upper limit, no one pay more than round 150 dlrs a year for healthcare, surgery included... A similar upper limit exists for medication and receipts for such, school is free of charge all the way, maternity/paternity leave are almost fully paid up to 15 months... So I'd say we have quite some benefits in return for the high income tax. Is this a better system than in the US? Depends on who you ask, in general I'd say yes, it is but you will never get rich through an ordinary work.
But I do prefer our system in many ways, free school and healthcare no matter income, employment and such. But we will never be labeled "the land of opportunities"
Politics - Oceansoul - 08-02-2017
MFS Wrote:This is an interesting discussion. In some way it's an ideological question.Nice! Heh, if you tried advocating for these things in the US, you would get a lot of heat for it with cries of socialism. Ideological, indeed.
Sweden is known, amongst other things, for the high income taxes and many complaints about it is often heard. But it's all bout give n take. People with high income often pay more than 50 % of the salary in taxes... But on the other hand we get almost free healthcare, at most we pay between 15-20 dollars for a visit to a doctor and there's also a upper limit, no one pay more than round 150 dlrs a year for healthcare, surgery included... A similar upper limit exists for medication and receipts for such, school is free of charge all the way, maternity/paternity leave are almost fully paid up to 15 months... So I'd say we have quite some benefits in return for the high income tax. Is this a better system than in the US? Depends on who you ask, in general I'd say yes, it is but you will never get rich through ordinary an ordinary work.
But I do prefer our system in many ways, free school and healthcare no matter income, employment and such. But we will never be labeled "the land of opportunities"
While the quality of healthcare here is top notch, the system has problems. There are millions of Americans who are still uninsured in the US and locked out of the market or can't afford insurance. If I need a surgical procedure done, it would likely cost me thousands of dollars out of my pocket. Some people don't have to worry about that nor about getting sick, but some of us do. More people have insurance than they use to. Privatization is still hanging around and health insurance companies can still drop coverage for certain reasons. Unaffordable costs are still an issue. I consider healthcare to be a right and think it should be free.
There is public education, but colleges vary in costs and there is a student debt crisis going on due to high tuition costs and loan payment issues. I think we need education reform. Maternity and parental leave exists here along with other social benefits and government programs, though.
Eh, the US is not perfect.
Politics - Music Head - 08-02-2017
hey Ocean
so what are the requirements to be eligible to enroll in the ACA?
Politics - No good hobo - 09-02-2017
Guy Fawkes was one hell of a guy
Politics - Lovely Linda - 09-02-2017
I am in the AHC. There has got to be a income to pay for premiums and deductibles. Taxes are also taken out of the AHC.
Me and my hubby's income is added into the AHC.
My hubby who has Medicare can not apply even though that is all the help he gets which is basically nothing.
He needs help from specialists but can not afford the costs.
My deductibles are high. I just had 2 surgeries and it was expensive. Even though the AHC is helpful it can be expensive at times.
I do not consider myself a leech! I did think your post was interesting though snowman!
Politics - Lovely Linda - 09-02-2017
Btw, my preminum is $273.00 a month not counting dedutibles.
As long as we don't have to have surgery it helps.
Marketplace says no matter what Trump comes up with folks enrolled will not be affected.
Politics - Lovely Linda - 09-02-2017
Health Care is free here if we are eligible. It is called Medicaid. My mom has Medicaid.
May have to hook my hubby up with Medicaid.
If he has any kind of help as little as it is from the government, he can not apply for the AHC.
I paid thousands of $s on my surgeries with the AHC.
Politics - Lovely Linda - 09-02-2017
Bill Clinton's Family Leave did not help here. Time off but with no pay.