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R.I.P. Unconstitutional Individual Mandate 2010-2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by OCTS1

Good riddance to bad garbage! And to the woman – obviously an Obamacare supporter – who smirked at me (“Success!“) in the Capitol Hill subway station the day Obamacare passed: Look upon your works, oh ye mighty, and despair! Thanks … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – Trump’s Executive Order Signals He Doesn’t Want Single-Payer

Posted on January 23, 2017 by OCTS1

President Trump didn’t waste any time getting started on structuring the post-Obamacare world.  He signed an executive order Friday night instructing federal agencies to minimize the economic and regulatory burden of the Affordable Care Act on states, individuals, insurance companies, … Continue reading →

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Obamacare’s Meltdown — 2017 RATE SHOCK Round Up

Posted on September 6, 2016 by OCTS4

Comment: New rate approvals are dribbling in for 2017.  We thought you might enjoy seeing our collection of “Obamacare savings” reports thus far. And don’t miss our #PremiumPain series on Twitter. Update, 9/9/2016 WA – “Insurers selling plans on the … Continue reading →

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Another 22,000 Ohioans Lose Plans … and Face IRS Penalty Because of It – UNFAIR!

Posted on July 27, 2016 by OCTS4

Comment: What’s even better than Obamacare killing your plan? Why, losing your plan, getting Obama-fined for it, and having to pay a second deductible!  Trois fois merci, Obamacare! “The Ohio Department of Insurance took control of Westerville-based InHealth because of … Continue reading →

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How Obamacare Just Made Your Taxes Harder

Posted on April 12, 2016 by OCTS4

Comment: How can you tell when something’s better and more affordable?  When they have to force you to buy it! “In 2015, for example, annual premiums for “low-cost” bronze plans obtained through the law’s exchanges averaged $2,484 for individuals and … Continue reading →

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2015: The Year These Big Obamcare Lies Came Home to Roost

Posted on January 13, 2016 by OCTS4

Lie #1. KEEP YOUR PLAN: Remember how you’d be able to keep your plans? That was before Obamacare made them untenable… “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has changed all of the plans it offers through Healthcare.gov from preferred provider … Continue reading →

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Take a Vacation from Obamacare and Save a Bundle

Posted on November 11, 2015 by OCTS1

You can free-ride uninsured for two months each year with little risk and no penalty. There’s no individual mandate penalty for being uninsured if it’s for less than two months.  So cancel it every year for two months, and save … 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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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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Analyst: Obamacare “Sucks”

Posted on September 22, 2015 by OCTS4

Comment: “There’s big trouble in Obamacare land.” Yep. “But insurance industry consultant and frequent Obamacare critic Robert Laszewski says that forcing people to change plans in order to avoid huge increases is just one problem of many. “This is a … Continue reading →

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