Tag Archives: Exchanges

Obamacare Contractor Investigated for Fraud, Already Had Massive Data Breach

Posted on July 19, 2013 by OCTS1

Taxpayers who are effectively footing the bill for a new contractor responsible for implementing Obamacare’s exchanges may want their money back. The contractor HHS just hired to implement the exchanges, Serco, is now being investigated by the British government for … Continue reading →

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California Exchange Weaponized for One-Party Rule

Posted on June 27, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: You want to sign up for one-party rule?  Really? […] “…the California legislature and the new Covered California health insurance exchange are conspiring to keep secret how they will dole out more than half a billion dollars in taxpayer … Continue reading →

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Obamacare House of Cards Will Fall in Oklahoma Suit

Posted on April 11, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: Something like 33 states have refused to set up their own Obamacare exchanges. The plain language of the law prevents Obamacare subsidies and tax credits from flowing through federally run exchanges. The IRS rule purporting to do so is … Continue reading →

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Sebelius Admits Insurance Premiums Will Rise

Posted on April 6, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: Remember when the President said Obamacare would lower your premiums by $2,500 a year? It’s not true and now his own HHS Secretary admits it.  Another broken promise.  The insanity continues. “President Barack Obama’s top healthcare adviser [U.S. Health … Continue reading →

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Insurance Hikes to Outstrip Subsidies

Posted on March 23, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “Neutral observers and even supporters of the law project some individuals and small businesses will see their premiums double. A survey of insurers reports some consumers will see their premiums triple. Supporters believe tax credits and subsidies will leave … Continue reading →

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Looonngg Obamacare Application Coerces Employees to Spy on Employers

Posted on March 20, 2013 by OCTS7

Comment: Do you like doing your taxes? Well, at least it’s not as bad as applying for health insurance under Obamacare. Or having your most personal life and health information opened up to unknown, unaccountable government bureaucrats. “According to the … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted: Chief Propagandist for D.C. Exchange, Pays $152,686

Posted on February 22, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: The world has truly been turned upside down by Obamacare. Now, mandatory government programs are worried about branding. The plum jobs are in government, exactly the way it is in Third World countries. It only takes a 4-year degree … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Medicaid Coming

Posted on February 9, 2013 by OCTS3

Comment: Remember when the President said if you like your health plan, you can keep it? The insanity continues as millions of people above the poverty line are going to be forced into a badly managed program for the poor … Continue reading →

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Governors Wising Up to Federal Power Grab

Posted on December 7, 2012 by OCTS3

1) “[Arizona] Governor Jan Brewer notified the Obama administration that the State of Arizona will not pursue the creation of a state-based Health Exchange.” “I have come to the conclusion that the State of Arizona would wield little actual authority … Continue reading →

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Defunding Possibilities Are Narrow But Crucial

Posted on November 30, 2012 by OCTS3

Most of the spending in Obamacare falls under the general rubric of “entitlements.” Entitlement spending on social programs is “mandatory” in federal budget parlance (as distinct from federal agency appropriations budgets, which are termed “discretionary”). Obamacare’s health insurance subsidies and … Continue reading →

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