“They’ll still get stuck with the bill, however.”
No, the states won’t “get stuck” with the bill. State governors and legislators can’t just print money, and they can get kicked out for even contemplating raising taxes. Further, many states have balance budget laws and there is no money for Obamacare.
The states WILL be stuck with a Bill!!
IT IS A TAX- and we are all screwed-
Here in Minnesota they are rapidly trying to implement their
(HIX)- Health information Exchange- under Democrat Mark Dayton they budgeted approx.$45Million this passed summer-
The state Govt has asked for another $40+ million to
implement (not nearly enough)- this is the deal- there are
time lines to be met for the health info exchange- the first
is coming up December 31- if base hardware and infrastructure is NOT in place - the FEDS will Be assigning your State a Fee- (I believe this is based on current Fed revenue to your state -(ie, welfare monies,medicare money etc)- since Minnesota gets approx. $5 Billion - even a 3%
“” FEE “” would be huge- Can they legally do this ??!!- well
the Feds are going to try- and they now have The LAW passed-
Sort of funny -don’t you think?- bad healthcare,- (”Fees) being assessed on a govt. whim- and everyone getting in line for O’bummer Care.- where is the beginning of the line?
send me a text to my Obummer Phone.
I have a feeling that every state receives a lot of federal money. Why couldn't the Feds just deduct the amount that the state owes from the amount it sends to the state?