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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 Knee-Caps Customers

Posted on May 21, 2014 by OCTS4

Administration Authorizes Caps on Expensive Surgeries Like Knee and Hip Replacement Comment: Hey, remember that over-priced Obamacare plan they crammed down your throat, to get rid of that crappy “substandard” plan you thought you liked? Remember how this wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Reportcard: Health Premiums EXPLODE!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: A weak economy has kept patients away from doctors for five years, and has held premiums in check despite early ACA costs [link]. Now, even that’s all changed. But what did you expect with all the new Obamacare coverage … Continue reading →

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Insurance Fraud, Covered California Edition

Posted on March 22, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: If a private vendor sold you a plan with a fraudulent list of services and providers, chances are you’d have an excellent lawsuit against them and someone would be losing their license, or going to jail. “Patients thought their … Continue reading →

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AIDS patients in Obamacare limbo as insurers reject checks

Posted on February 15, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: “A lot of people think, ‘I’ve got pretty good health insurance’, until they get sick.”  –President Barack Obama “Hundreds of people with HIV/AIDS in Louisiana trying to obtain coverage under President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform are in danger of … Continue reading →

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If You Like Your Rx Drugs … Nope

Posted on February 5, 2014 by OCTS4

Commentary: For all Obamacare’s high premiums, rate-hikes and mandates, if you need expensive drugs, you might not have any coverage at all. “The President famously promised that you could keep your health plan and doctor. For many people, both of … Continue reading →

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Early Signs Insurance Death Spiral Is Starting

Posted on January 12, 2014 by OCTS1

“Humana (HUM) said the “risk mix” of its ObamaCare exchange members will be “more adverse than previously expected,” the latest evidence that the health reform is attracting older, sicker Americans than originally projected.” “The health insurer, in an SEC filing … Continue reading →

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Grand-Fathering Rules Guaranteed Millions Would Lose Coverage

Posted on November 19, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: The ‘you can keep your plan’ lie does not just pertain to the individual market. Small group plans are next. “From Florida to California, consumers are getting notices their health plans are cancelled. They were promised they could keep … Continue reading →

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How Do You Lie to 93 Million People?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by OCTS1

” in an obscure report buried in a June 2010 edition of the Federal Register, administration officials predicted massive disruption of the private insurance market.” “ “The Departments’ mid-range estimate is that 66 percent of small employer plans and 45 … Continue reading →

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Careful What You Wish For…. Price Hikes Anger Liberals

Posted on October 25, 2013 by OCTS1

Some people thought Obamacare was going to be free. Others actually thought you could ‘take care of everybody’ without it hitting it their own pocketbooks. All were seriously deluded and some are now waking up to the cold, hard reality … Continue reading →

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