Monthly Archives: December 2014

RATE SHOCK – 2015 Individual Premiums Up 53%

Posted on December 23, 2014 by OCTS4

OCTS original reporting, Dec. 22, 2014

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Big Gov Takes Obamacare Plans for Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Like your Obamacare plan?  Good news, now Obamacare cancels it automatically for you every year! “CMS has proposed a new rule [...] allowing CMS to re-enroll anyone who has not made the annual trek back to healthcare.gov in a … Continue reading →

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The Third Way: Free Market Medicine

Posted on December 20, 2014 by OCTS1

(OCTS Original Commentary) Republicans of various stripes have been pushing a number of comprehensive alternatives to Obamacare (universal tax credits, etc.). While it is tempting to say that anything would be better than the miscreant ACA, we don’t want our … Continue reading →

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Vermont Decides Single-Payer Unworkable

Posted on December 19, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: After much study, Vermont has concluded that (bureaucrats + middlemen) isn’t any cheaper than (middlemen + bureaucrats), even when you add in big taxes and fees. Kudos to their governor for being open and honest about their findings. “Tax … Continue reading →

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Top Tweets – Something Wrong with the Way Obamacare Supporters Think

Posted on December 14, 2014 by OCTS1

Follow us @ObamacreTrthSqd Now tweeting links Schumer: wrong to focus on the uninsured and pass #Obamacare b/c the uninsured don’t vote (huh?) NOW Harkin tells us: #ACA does not simplify healthcare or reduce costs, better to have done nothing at … Continue reading →

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OCTS Opinion – Beating Obamacare, Getting Something Better

Posted on December 10, 2014 by OCTS4

OPINION – OCTS original     Dec. 9, 2014 Forlorn individuals who want better health care, better prices, and freedom of choice often ask OCTS “But what can I do?” The answer is, “A lot.” Expand Freedom Urge state lawmakers … Continue reading →

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The Citizen’s Guide to Obamacare, Gruber edition

Posted on December 3, 2014 by OCTS4

One of Obamacare’s Chief Masterminds Describes the Plan, His Presentation Captured and Rendered Onto Paper for Public Discussion OCTS original reporting Dec. 2, 2014 In a series of presentations circa 2012, Professor Jonathan Gruber traveled America promoting his creation, Obamacare, … Continue reading →

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Obamacare: Insurance Drains Your Funds, Doesn’t Mean You Get Seen

Posted on December 3, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Obamacare’s taking people’s money, but despite (or because of) all the premiums they pay, they can’t afford to be seen. As critics of the Obamacare legislation pointed out early on, health insurance is NOT healthcare. “For Martha Gruberman, a … Continue reading →

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Poll: More Americans Delaying Necessary Care Than Before Obamacontraption Passed

Posted on December 3, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Obamacare steals premium dollars for useless government ‘care’ items, like free birth control for seniors. Is it any wonder, then, that Gallup reports people are finding they can’t afford to see a doctor? Now they’re delaying needed care more … Continue reading →

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