And just in time for the Democrats election in the fall, El Bozo will announce that all of those who haven’t paid should be allowed free medical care. It’s only fair, doncha know.
What will the Republicans do? Nothing....and everyone knows it. There ought to have been a million taxpayers with pitchforks circling the Capitol long ago.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Texas home to A WHOLE LOT MORE than 450 people?
“haven’t paid their first month’s premiums”
Wait until the second, third and forth months premiums come do. I am willing to bet there will be further dropout or cancellations.
Let’s see if I’ve got it right. If you can’t or don’t pay you Obamacare premium, you’re a deadbeat. If you can’t or don’t pay your rent, you’re a beleaguered victim of income inequality. Crafty folks, those 1%.
As Barney Fife would say ...
Surprise. surprise. surprise.
Today he would say: unexpected in every sentence
The estimate is for 1 in 5 or 12-30%. I bet it is closer to the 30% or higher. Not even considering those who will lapse out their coverage before June, because they can’t afford it, or will find out they can’t keep their doctor or can’t be seen, or can’t afford the co-pays or deductibles.
There is an odd quiet joy in being completely severed from this whole thing. My wife and I have no health insurance, we are not looking for health insurance, we are not planning on getting any health insurance.
It’s fun to watch the drama, however.
Good luck collecting from tens of millions of deadbeats (or actual dead).
As this is CNN, you have to ask yourself what they're hiding with any particular statement. In this case, I would ask, what's the rate of non-payment for those who signed up for non-Medicare policies? That is, subtract the people getting "free insurance" and then tell me what rate of non-payment you're seeing.
Given what we've heard about enrollment being primarily driven by Medicaid signups, I'm thinking the non-payment rate might very well be 50% or higher.
These folks (take that Obastard!) are the biggest deadbeats on the planet. They don’t pay their mortgages, their utility bills or their child support because there isn’t enough money after they buy their cigarettes, lottery tickets and crack.
It make sense they’re not paying for their health insurance policies.
“Insurance companies” or investment houses? Actuaries for their own benefit, leveraged collective by force = communism
I doubt it. I think it more likely that Obama will come to their rescue by issuing an "executive order" which provides benefits to those who refuse to pay (as long as they are members of a "protected class").
Remember that 40 million uninsured they kept harping on to get this thing passed?
Where’s the other 38 million?
And now that those who had healthcare are losing their policies, they’re having to scramble too.
Gosh this Obamacare has been a savior to the populace.
There’s probably 50 million without insurance now. Very few of them are signing up.
Tell us why oh omnipotent IIPOTUS. (illegal immigrant)
This is just going to get worse for Obamacare: How many (mostly young) people even if they pay the 1st month are going to continue into month 2, 3.., etc..
Good thing we’re all working so we can pay their bills.
I have a lot of experience as an insurance agent selling health policies. You’ve heard a lot about people dropping their policies or having their policies drop them. Here are some of the reasons:
1. Lots of people buy policies when they know they are going to use them and then plan to drop them when the medical need is over. Would you believe that otherwise good people will lie on their applications in order to try an get a policy?
This is why insurance companies have pre-existing conditions clauses in their policies that come into play when claims arise.
2.Lots of people who are actually in good health stop paying premiums and drop their policies when confronted by financial needs that they think are more important than the uncertain need for health coverage.
3. Since the premium quote for Obamacare comes at the end of the process it isn’t surprising that people decide they don’t want to pay the premium they can’t afford and simply walk away from the payment process. Haven’t you ever got to the checkout page and decided that the items you have in your cart are too expensive?
Doctors, etc. are requesting Co pays & deductibles up front ... and I’ve seen the notice say “if you can’t pay today, you’ll have to reschedule your appointment”.
Wait until the government subsidies stop. People won’t be able to make those big balloon payments. Once they experience the wonderful world of deductibles and overpriced premiums, the newbies to insurance will scatter.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!