Category Archives: Government Takeover

Blue Cross Bails from WI ObamUnCare Slavery Exchange

Posted on November 4, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: Can you keep your plan now, Wisconsin? (Why do we call it a “slavery exchange?”  Well, what would you call a “marketplace” that forces human beings to buy something they don’t want with money they worked hard to earn?  … Continue reading →

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173,000 Obam-No-Care’d in Illinois

Posted on November 4, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: Can you still keep your plan this year, Illinois?  How about your doctor?  How’s that socialism working out for you? “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the state’s dominant player, is taking drastic actions to reduce costs. It’s … Continue reading →

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Obamacare “Grubers” Co-Op (and 80,000 Coloradans)

Posted on November 3, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: Another government comedy of errors.  The Administration doesn’t want you to know Obamacare’s real price, so they’ve aggressively pressed insurers to keep prices low, even sell at a loss.  Meanwhile, losing insurers were promised a share in booty from … Continue reading →

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RATE SHOCK: 85% Hikes for California Small Businesses

Posted on October 27, 2015 by OCTS4

70% of California Small Businesses to Lose Their Plans in 2016 Comment: How long until reasonable employers discontinue offering insurance? Does anyone remember being told that if you liked your plan you could keep it?  If you already had a plan … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Wants to Beat Poor Americans Into Compliance

Posted on October 26, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: In the carrot-and-stick metaphor, a carrot is used to tempt, and a stick is used to beat a recalcitrant beast of burden.  Obamacare views you as the latter.  When Obamacare’s Grubers speak of ‘getting out the stick,’ they’re talking … Continue reading →

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Obamadeath for New Mexicans’ Doctor & Plan Choices

Posted on October 20, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: As New Mexicans flock to favorite choices, Obamacare kills ‘em.  Sorry ma’am, it’s cattle-car care for everyone! Oh, and if you believed the malarkey about being ‘covered’ if you have a preexisting condition, JOKE’S ON YOU. “Starting in January … Continue reading →

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IL–The Death Spiral Begins

Posted on October 16, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: When costs rise unsustainably (thanks Obamacare!), the first things to go are benefits, to the bone. Then come the rate increases.  And kiss PPOs goodbye. “The state’s largest health insurer is eliminating its most popular individual plan, called Blue … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Closes Three Tennessee Schools

Posted on October 15, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: This is why we here at OCTS call it the “UnAffordable Care Act,” (when we’re feeling charitable). “Clay County’s inability to generate the revenue to offset the mandates is what’s caused this to come to a head,” Strong said … Continue reading →

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How Is This NOT a Government Takeover?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: Today we cite two stories where insurance companies aren’t even allowed to talk about the plans they’re considering.  Why? Obamacare forbids it!  Is this (still) America? 1) “After the Tribune inquired about Blue Cross’ drug plans, the company removed … Continue reading →

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Legally Avoiding Obamacare’s Penalty

Posted on October 9, 2015 by OCTS4

October 7, 2015     OCTS original reporting FIGHT OBAMACARE WITH YOUR WATER BILL – LOL! Comment: Obamacare is tyrannical. Red-blooded Americans are fighting back, and by fighting back they’re saving money, and helping make sure Obamacancer doesn’t spread.  You can too.  … Continue reading →

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