It appeared to be a “deal” for very low income individuals and families. If you see a state that otherwise would be opposed on the upper end of the scale, look at the number of working poor and you’ll find your answer. It was “free” to them, and in many instances included Medicaid signups.
I checked it out and sure enough they told me that I was eligible for medicaid. I really didn’t need the government to tell me what I already knew.
I didn’t sign up.
Here in CA a 25 year old guy paid $69 but in essence gets no service.
A $60 co-pay for a doctor’s visit after he pays the first $6000 of his yearly deductible.
So all it appears to be is a tax. How much of these payments are monies being left in some government budget?
Follow the money, that is what I say.