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doodiebug User ID: 15371891 United States 09/19/2012 06:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I currently have health insurance with my company. It's a pretty good plan as health insurance plans go, I have heard of worse for sure. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1461956 My cost right now is $370 per month to cover myself and my entire family (split over two checks at $185 per check). The company-paid part of our insurance cost the company $15,500 per year, per employee (somewhat less for individuals only but not by much). I am friends with the HR person as XYZ Corp (not the real name obviously) and this person told me that the company is seriously considering taking the $2000 per employee tax hit for not offering coverage, thereby forcing all of us into the government plan. In their words - "Yeah, this would suck and the coverage would not be nearly as good, but the company would save over $10,000 per employee." My company has 86 employees. That's $860,000 per year the company would save by forcing us into Obamacare. Many of us employees have talked about this and even considered walking off the job to at least demand most of the savings back in the form of an increase in pay (since it costs the company XX dollars to employ each of us already) but with the economy as bad as it is, it's risky. Mind you most of us are highly skilled and qualified and the company would take a huge productivity hit if we walked - but then again, saving $860,000 per year - maybe they could absorb it. I firmly believe that Obamacare, and the current economic situation, are playing hand-in-hand intentionally. Why did the Dems/Liberals pass Obamacare? To serve their constituents and give them freebies. Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets. We can't win with this shit. Oh well, at least it'll be fun in the "end of days" when all these people are standing in judgement and have to justify themselves. That'll be fun. If I were you. I'd really reconsider walking off the job. There are to many unemployed out there that would love to have it. "Michael the Archangel" The commander of the Lord's army of angels in Heaven. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1387230 United States 09/19/2012 06:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I currently have health insurance with my company. It's a pretty good plan as health insurance plans go, I have heard of worse for sure. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1461956 My cost right now is $370 per month to cover myself and my entire family (split over two checks at $185 per check). The company-paid part of our insurance cost the company $15,500 per year, per employee (somewhat less for individuals only but not by much). I am friends with the HR person as XYZ Corp (not the real name obviously) and this person told me that the company is seriously considering taking the $2000 per employee tax hit for not offering coverage, thereby forcing all of us into the government plan. In their words - "Yeah, this would suck and the coverage would not be nearly as good, but the company would save over $10,000 per employee." My company has 86 employees. That's $860,000 per year the company would save by forcing us into Obamacare. Many of us employees have talked about this and even considered walking off the job to at least demand most of the savings back in the form of an increase in pay (since it costs the company XX dollars to employ each of us already) but with the economy as bad as it is, it's risky. Mind you most of us are highly skilled and qualified and the company would take a huge productivity hit if we walked - but then again, saving $860,000 per year - maybe they could absorb it. I firmly believe that Obamacare, and the current economic situation, are playing hand-in-hand intentionally. Why did the Dems/Liberals pass Obamacare? To serve their constituents and give them freebies. Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets. We can't win with this shit. Oh well, at least it'll be fun in the "end of days" when all these people are standing in judgement and have to justify themselves. That'll be fun. I'm confused by this part of your post: "Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets." What confuses me is I don't believe a single Republican voted for Obamacare....am I wrong? |
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SHR Forum Administrator 09/19/2012 06:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I currently have health insurance with my company. It's a pretty good plan as health insurance plans go, I have heard of worse for sure. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1461956 My cost right now is $370 per month to cover myself and my entire family (split over two checks at $185 per check). The company-paid part of our insurance cost the company $15,500 per year, per employee (somewhat less for individuals only but not by much). I am friends with the HR person as XYZ Corp (not the real name obviously) and this person told me that the company is seriously considering taking the $2000 per employee tax hit for not offering coverage, thereby forcing all of us into the government plan. In their words - "Yeah, this would suck and the coverage would not be nearly as good, but the company would save over $10,000 per employee." My company has 86 employees. That's $860,000 per year the company would save by forcing us into Obamacare. Many of us employees have talked about this and even considered walking off the job to at least demand most of the savings back in the form of an increase in pay (since it costs the company XX dollars to employ each of us already) but with the economy as bad as it is, it's risky. Mind you most of us are highly skilled and qualified and the company would take a huge productivity hit if we walked - but then again, saving $860,000 per year - maybe they could absorb it. I firmly believe that Obamacare, and the current economic situation, are playing hand-in-hand intentionally. Why did the Dems/Liberals pass Obamacare? To serve their constituents and give them freebies. Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets. We can't win with this shit. Oh well, at least it'll be fun in the "end of days" when all these people are standing in judgement and have to justify themselves. That'll be fun. I'm confused by this part of your post: "Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets." What confuses me is I don't believe a single Republican voted for Obamacare....am I wrong? No, you are correct. ____________________________________________________ E-mail anytime [email protected] Inquiring about a ban?, include the IP address found here. [link to www.showmemyip.com] Ooooh, see the fire is sweepin' Our very streets today... Burns like a red coal carpet, Mad bulls lost the way... War, children, it's just a shot away...it's just a shot away.... |
FatalW1shes User ID: 18009481 United States 09/19/2012 06:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I posted a long time ago this is what companies were going to do. The fine for AT&T would have amounted to $2,000 per employee, costing the company a grand total of $600 million a year. Maintaining benefits, meanwhile, will cost the firm some $4.6 billion. So they can save 4 billion a year and tell employees to get their own coverage. Just what did government Think companies were going to do?? Always the unintended consequences....... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 24058943 United States 09/19/2012 06:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP ~ my former company is considering the same thing. They have 900 employees! People were getting very scared when we found this out. I moved away and left the company, but friends of mine who still work there are saying that the rumors are still flying. Worst part is, I know/knew it wasn't a rumor. I reported to the Controller of the company and he confirmed to me that it would cost the company too much money to cover all the employees under Obamacare. Shit, meet fan. |
FatalW1shes User ID: 18009481 United States 09/19/2012 06:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I currently have health insurance with my company. It's a pretty good plan as health insurance plans go, I have heard of worse for sure. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1461956 My cost right now is $370 per month to cover myself and my entire family (split over two checks at $185 per check). The company-paid part of our insurance cost the company $15,500 per year, per employee (somewhat less for individuals only but not by much). I am friends with the HR person as XYZ Corp (not the real name obviously) and this person told me that the company is seriously considering taking the $2000 per employee tax hit for not offering coverage, thereby forcing all of us into the government plan. In their words - "Yeah, this would suck and the coverage would not be nearly as good, but the company would save over $10,000 per employee." My company has 86 employees. That's $860,000 per year the company would save by forcing us into Obamacare. Many of us employees have talked about this and even considered walking off the job to at least demand most of the savings back in the form of an increase in pay (since it costs the company XX dollars to employ each of us already) but with the economy as bad as it is, it's risky. Mind you most of us are highly skilled and qualified and the company would take a huge productivity hit if we walked - but then again, saving $860,000 per year - maybe they could absorb it. I firmly believe that Obamacare, and the current economic situation, are playing hand-in-hand intentionally. Why did the Dems/Liberals pass Obamacare? To serve their constituents and give them freebies. Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets. We can't win with this shit. Oh well, at least it'll be fun in the "end of days" when all these people are standing in judgement and have to justify themselves. That'll be fun. I'm confused by this part of your post: "Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets." What confuses me is I don't believe a single Republican voted for Obamacare....am I wrong? Correct Not a single GOP member of Congress voted for the massive economic stimulus package last year. And the most significant act of social legislation in decades – healthcare reform – passed this year without a single Republican vote, either. Leading party figures have promised no cooperation with Democrats for the rest of the year. [link to www.csmonitor.com] The Democrats and Obama own this 100% all the way through and through. They cannot blame anybody, not even Bush, for this. Last Edited by FatalW1shes on 09/19/2012 06:52 PM |
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OVRANALYZE User ID: 5527577 United States 09/19/2012 06:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the bottom line is we are getting screwed over as usual. nothing will be FREE. people who think they are going to get anything for FREE got another thing coming. get ready for the screwing of your life. this is all about money and how the crooks can get in our pockets. oh, and good luck finding anybody to treat you. we dont even have enough doctors or nurse practioners. enjoy the long lines. this will be a miserable failure. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 2257547 United States 09/19/2012 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I will actually be firing employees at year end to get under the minimum number so that I am not included in Obamacare. Good honest people that work hard and earn their pay. If Obama wins in November, unemployment is going to shoot through the roof. OP, I would not quit a good paying job in this economy - it is going to get much worse if Obama wins. It will be next to impossible to find another that pays nearly as well - supply and demand... |
PravdaDemocrat User ID: 19228212 United States 09/19/2012 06:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I posted a long time ago this is what companies were going to do. Quoting: FatalW1shes The fine for AT&T would have amounted to $2,000 per employee, costing the company a grand total of $600 million a year. Maintaining benefits, meanwhile, will cost the firm some $4.6 billion. So they can save 4 billion a year and tell employees to get their own coverage. Just what did government Think companies were going to do?? Always the unintended consequences....... But.. But... The guy with all the hair on the Magic Glowing Box in my living room was CHEERING when Obamacare passed. HOW CAN THIS BE??? |
FatalW1shes User ID: 18009481 United States 09/19/2012 06:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the bottom line is we are getting screwed over as usual. nothing will be FREE. people who think they are going to get anything for FREE got another thing coming. get ready for the screwing of your life. this is all about money and how the crooks can get in our pockets. oh, and good luck finding anybody to treat you. we dont even have enough doctors or nurse practioners. enjoy the long lines. this will be a miserable failure. Quoting: OVRANALYZE Not only that, they took over 700 billion dollars out of Medicare. It costs doctors money to see patients now. They don't get paid. They PAY to see patients now. There is going to be a LOT of pissed off old people not getting any medical care. Doctors cannot afford to pay money to see patients. It was bad enough seeing them for free. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 24085591 United States 09/19/2012 06:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I currently have health insurance with my company. It's a pretty good plan as health insurance plans go, I have heard of worse for sure. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1461956 My cost right now is $370 per month to cover myself and my entire family (split over two checks at $185 per check). The company-paid part of our insurance cost the company $15,500 per year, per employee (somewhat less for individuals only but not by much). I am friends with the HR person as XYZ Corp (not the real name obviously) and this person told me that the company is seriously considering taking the $2000 per employee tax hit for not offering coverage, thereby forcing all of us into the government plan. In their words - "Yeah, this would suck and the coverage would not be nearly as good, but the company would save over $10,000 per employee." My company has 86 employees. That's $860,000 per year the company would save by forcing us into Obamacare. Many of us employees have talked about this and even considered walking off the job to at least demand most of the savings back in the form of an increase in pay (since it costs the company XX dollars to employ each of us already) but with the economy as bad as it is, it's risky. Mind you most of us are highly skilled and qualified and the company would take a huge productivity hit if we walked - but then again, saving $860,000 per year - maybe they could absorb it. I firmly believe that Obamacare, and the current economic situation, are playing hand-in-hand intentionally. Why did the Dems/Liberals pass Obamacare? To serve their constituents and give them freebies. Why did the Reps/Conservatives pass Obamacare? To save their fat cat constituents money and pad their wallets. We can't win with this shit. Oh well, at least it'll be fun in the "end of days" when all these people are standing in judgement and have to justify themselves. That'll be fun. Right now, if they yank that bennie out from under you, they are saving $15,500 year per employee. They are not currently under any obligation to provide you with any coverage except to keep you around. If they were going to screw you, why would they wait until there is a $2,00 per employee penalty when they could have been doing it all along? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1200804 United States 09/19/2012 06:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if you company thought it could get away with not offering it's employees health insurance coverage why does it offer them now? answer is it realizes it has to in order to compete for your skilled labor and will continue to do so, obamacare or not. Quoting: 508527 NO, all companies will end up doing this to save money. My company can't afford insurance and neither can I. But now I will have to pay almost $700 a year in penalty. I'm still paying off medical bills that incurred a couple of years ago. Yes I am paying them. Noone else. I made a payment plan with the hospital to pay my own bills, not default and make society pay them. Obamacare will suck the little bit I have to put away into my savings for a rainy day. I paid my bills and am being punished. Obama care will hurt me.I really dislike him. |
FatalW1shes User ID: 18009481 United States 09/19/2012 06:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I will actually be firing employees at year end to get under the minimum number so that I am not included in Obamacare. Good honest people that work hard and earn their pay. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2257547 If Obama wins in November, unemployment is going to shoot through the roof. OP, I would not quit a good paying job in this economy - it is going to get much worse if Obama wins. It will be next to impossible to find another that pays nearly as well - supply and demand... That ^^^ there are going to be a lot of 49 employee companies. Companies with more will split or spin off sections so they will do business with each other and have only 49 employees in each section...err...company. |
Copperhead User ID: 17170892 United States 09/19/2012 07:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Once the dupes figure out Obamacare is not free and they lose their current insurance there will be hell to pay. |
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morcomanifes User ID: 21596222 United States 09/19/2012 07:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My employer used to take care of 100% but when ObamaCare took over the rates my company was paying went up dramatically. The company used to pay $12000/yr for my wife and me but under OBC the rates went to $18000/yr. This rate increase was planned under OBC because it made allowance for insurance providers to raise the rates up to 40% until 2014 after which they would be forced to reduce the rates to an acceptable level. The reasoning behind a 40% rate hike for 3 years is to force companies who provide a Platinum level of coverage for their employees to leverage them to reduce the level of coverage to a more modest amount. This fits in nicely with the premise of OBC; which is to provide mediocre coverage for all people and ensure that no one is getting elite level coverage without paying thru the nose for it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1405546 United States 09/19/2012 07:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Not one Rep voted for the bill...they didn't need to...the Dems had total control of both houses at the time...there was no stopping it... Quoting: SHR [link to www.govtrack.us] [link to www.govtrack.us] Well, We the People could have stopped it, but sadly many fear persecution from government if they speak against the intellectual wishes of their law makers. Many aren't smart enough to understand what is happening. Which is why we should never have let government centralize our education system. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 18919163 United States 09/19/2012 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The last 2 years our family has gotten a refund on the amount we paid the insurance company. They have to use a certain amount of the amount of the policy to pay for health care. I never got a refund before from any insurance company. This is all going to lead to government run health care. It is inevitable. All those who complain have never been without health insurance and been sick. You would think of this as a blessing. Have you ever met a senior who didn't like their Medicare ? Just try and take it away from them. We should all have it. |
OVRANALYZE User ID: 5527577 United States 09/19/2012 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the bottom line is we are getting screwed over as usual. nothing will be FREE. people who think they are going to get anything for FREE got another thing coming. get ready for the screwing of your life. this is all about money and how the crooks can get in our pockets. oh, and good luck finding anybody to treat you. we dont even have enough doctors or nurse practioners. enjoy the long lines. this will be a miserable failure. Quoting: OVRANALYZE Not only that, they took over 700 billion dollars out of Medicare. It costs doctors money to see patients now. They don't get paid. They PAY to see patients now. There is going to be a LOT of pissed off old people not getting any medical care. Doctors cannot afford to pay money to see patients. It was bad enough seeing them for free. amen |