SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : A US National Health Care System?
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: John Koligman who wrote (24649)9/11/2012 9:08:51 AM
From: skinowski4 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 42652
 
I read the article, John, and it seem to be little more than a story about a twitter chat, in which some poster was unable to explain Romney's plan of dealing with pre-existing conditions. I don't know it either.

The problem is that under the ACA it will make sense for very many people to buy insurance only when they need it - after they become sick. The penalties will be a fraction of the cost of insurance. This would sharply increase the costs for those who would like to buy it the way we do now - while they are still well. In fact, the costs may go up so hard that the system may almost instantly become impractical.

I recall reading about a suggestion to create a rider to insurance which would cover the extra costs in case the person runs into a pre-existing condition situation. But - that is not part of the ACA.

Agree on this:
One concern I have voiced over and over is that we have a very complex and costly health care system. Instead of simplifying health care, the ACA made it more complex, which makes cost control a significant challenge.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News