TY PJ...I voted a couple of weeks ago.Ironically I got a similar letter in the mail from my insurer yesterday outlining a bunch of new benefits. Without trying to go line by line much of it is similar to the above. The kicker was there was even a line on there to the effect of "we are pleased to offer these additional benefits to you at no additional cost to you."
The only observations I have to make are:
- Obama only continued the bailouts started by GWB
- The current unemployment problem was created by Obama's predecessor
- The Repubs are spreading lies about the Congressionally passed healthcare plan. I recently got my plan which takes effect after the 1st of the year. Among the changes:
The fearmongering done by the Repubs is all lies. I have the proof in the changes in my insurance plan. Check your plans and see. Originally Posted by charlestudor2005
- I used to have a $2M lifetime limit; there is no limit now
- I used to have to stay in-network to get the greatest benefit; there is no limitation on who I can see now
- I used to have to pay 20% after deductible; now, after deductible, I pay -0-%
- I used to have to pay a portion of preventive care; now insurance pays 100%
- Nursing home care used to be very limited; now it's 100% covered after deductible;
- In-patient psychiatric/drug rehab care is at 100% after deductible.
- In most cases deductible is $500. Premiums did not change.
- Kids are covered to age 26.
- Pre-existing conditions are covered.
- Prescriptions are tiered, but still reasonable.
Bullshit! In December I expect to get a letter, as I do every year, with my new premium amount. I expect it will be 20-30% higher than last year. But it won't mention Obamacare or any legislation, it will simply say the increase is due to increasing costs to provide coverage.
The irony about removing a lifetime maximum, which was a change to my plan as well, is my current plan won't be around when I'm 65 or 70 and get some terminal disease that would approach my lifetime max...