re: #50 GeneJockey

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That article is actually an Obamacare success story, because she now has insurance that can’t be taken away. Yes, it is an expense, but there’s no other coverage for her. Yes, it sucks that she can hardly afford the copay, but without the insurance, she couldn’t afford ANY OF IT - treatment, followups, diagnostic tests, etc.

The crazy thing is, the wingnut trying to use her as an Obamacare failure doesn’t think she should even have this much.

Yes, of course it is. For her to be able to get all that coverage for $15/mo is amazing. She actually would be better off with less income, since Medicaid would kick in and pay for everything, but that would be a hit on where she lives, etc.

We forget that Medicare has the same kinds of restrictions as the ACA. We often have co-pays that, in my case anyway, break my bank acct. I can’t afford supplemental ins. and I’m lucky in that my grandson lives with me and is working since my income is half of hers and the rent is the same % of income, about half. I don’t complain, though, until the drs start ordering tests which are entirely unnecessary, such as the EKG I’m stuck with a large co-pay for. Generally, at 73 I’m in good health—well, except for the high sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. I’m high as hell and it’s not from drugs. : )