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Deductible Shock Stuns Obamacare Buyers

Posted on October 19, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Obamacare takes Americans’ money by forcing all Americans to buy things they don’t want, leaving many Americans unable to buy the care they need. That’s an unavoidable result: Obamacare, adding electronic paperwork, bureaucrats, and middlemen, was the worst possible … Continue reading →

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Obamacare, Proudly Bending the Cost Curve (Up)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: We were told we needed Obamacare because insurance companies charged too much and made too much money. Obamacare, then, promptly pays those insurance companies more. It all makes sense to Alice in ObamacareLand: “We’re making insurance affordable by paying … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Forces Wal-Mart Benefit Cuts

Posted on October 9, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: They told you you could keep your plan. They said it wouldn’t affect employment. They said it would cost less.  They said employers wouldn’t dump workers onto Obamacare’s exchanges. They lied. “Wal-Mart told The Associated Press that starting Jan. … Continue reading →

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Another Satisfied Obamacare Customer. NOT!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Let’s be honest–wasn’t it easier, cheaper, and faster when you went to the doctor and just paid for the visit, back when insurance was cheap, and only for disasters?  Obamacare sending all of everyone’s care through the insurance system … Continue reading →

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Obamacare’s IRS: Did You Get a Raise? Gimme Some.

Posted on September 15, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: They’re called ‘clawbacks’ for a reason. Commentators disagree as to whether they will really occur. If clawbacks do occur, you will see the iron teeth of Obamacare in all their glory. If not, then the cost estimates will be … Continue reading →

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ER Use Rises

Posted on June 14, 2014 by OCTS4

Another Obamacare Talking Point Destroyed Comment: Obama said Obamacare would save money by cutting “free-riders” using the emergency room for ordinary care. The opposite is happening–newly-insured people are using the ER more. So much for savings or affordability–Obamacare costs more. … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Fines Poor People

Posted on June 13, 2014 by OCTS4

200,000 earning less than 100 percent of the poverty level to pay fine Comment: Poor person: “I can’t afford it.” Obamacare: “That’s fine.” Poor Person: “You mean I don’t have to buy it?”  Obamacare: “No, we mean you owe us a … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Delays Workers’ Retirement Plans

Posted on June 9, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Calling the mandatory government  health insurance control “reform” is a bit like calling the Hindenburg disaster “dirigible reform”.  Calling it “affordable” will be scant consolation to the millions Obamacare has sentenced to several extra years in their own personal … Continue reading →

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Help A Worker, Owe IRS a $36,500 Penalty, Each

Posted on May 28, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Your new master, the IRS, has decided there’s a penalty for trying to help your workers with their over-priced unaffordable Obamacare exchange insurance–$100 per person per day, $36,500 per year. “WASHINGTON — Many employers had thought they could shift … Continue reading →

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Obamacare “Efficiency:” One Billion For Idle Workers

Posted on May 23, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: What’s the best way to lower healthcare costs and lower your premiums?  Most people might say “cut out the bureaucracy,” or “cut fat and waste.”  But, Obamacare has a different answer:  “Why, the best way to lower costs is … Continue reading →

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