Page 1: renders reconciliation section moot after 12/31/17. Reserving commentary on this until I am deeper in the document.
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Deep dive thread on #HR1628 #GrahamCassidy I will update as I have time (day job and all that jazz).
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P2: it's already extremely ugly by the second provision. This disqualifies anything as a "plan" that has an abortion component.
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There are exceptions for rape, incest or life of mother. There ARE NOT exceptions for medical terminations or incompatibility with life.
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Putting aside opinions on abortion, and mine is that it is a medical decision that the government has no business in, the lack of compassion
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for anyone forced to carry a child, that is probably very much wanted, but will not likely live more than a few hours is heartless.
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that is why we should not be mixing legislation on insurance with legislation on abortion. Insurance should cover ALL legal procedures.
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There should be a SEPARATE conversation on how, or if, we as a nation believe procedures should be legal. It's too big to bury in insurance.
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P2: this repeals 36B ENTIRELY effective 12/31/19. This is the refundable credits sectionm.pic.twitter.com/LHbcyhCkb2
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I was hoping this thing would be dead by the weekend, but since there is still a push...let's get to page 3.
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Going slightly out of order. Section 1412 is what makes the markets work. This bill removes that.pic.twitter.com/0Ym8gW1Gy5
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I'm not going to cover it word for word, but it can be found here (pages 290-295): https://democrats.senate.gov/pdfs/reform/patient-protection-affordable-care-act.pdf …
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1412 also covers whether you have affordable insurance through your employer (or any) & the provisions that reduce premiums
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A tax credit w/o prepayment means you would have to pay full price for premiums all year & get $ back with tax return.
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I pay a non-subsidized rate through the exchange; it's $880.76 & comes with a deductible I have yet to reach.
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How many Maine families can afford such a payment plus out of pocket costs for almost everything other than a well visits?
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My son had a fall, needed 2 staples to his head. The cost to our family was over $1,000.
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The argument of
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With current deductibles, basic coverage under ACA is essentially catastrophic with well visits if you are not subsidized.
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If you are subsidized & that goes away under
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Removing healthcare from millions only speeds up the process. Maine is very likely screwed if
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1412 also gives you options to review your subsidy if you lose your job or get a pay cut/income loss.
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1412 has the language that makes the insurer reduce your premium if you qualify.
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1412 gives a 3 month grace period of no payments before you can be cancelled from insurance. You might really need this.
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If you run a plow and it doesn't snow much this winter, you might have a month or two you can't pay on time
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If you run a lobster shack & road construction drives down business, you might not have the money to pay a month of insurance
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There are so many reasons beyond reasonable control in Maine's tough economy you might need the 3 month protection.
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FYI - 1412 also covers that you must be lawfully here to use it.
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1412 lets state subsidize further, paving the way for options like MaineCare buy in
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And messages like this. It is nearly inconceivable this could be true with the text of the bill.
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