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Architect Gruber Told Them ACA Would Cause Big Rate Hikes

Posted on November 26, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Politifact’s 2013 Lie-of-the-Year ? Even worse than we thought. Prof. Gruber’s models–the same models used by the Obama administration–always projected big rate hikes, and that people would lose their plans. Also, don’t miss the stunning fact that premium increases … Continue reading →

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SHOP Flop – Small Businesses Flee Obamacare’s Early Enslavement Period

Posted on November 26, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: a) Small businesses stayed away from Obamacare’s SHOP program’s enrollment in droves, avoiding the government’s new phony ‘market’.  b) Isn’t it stunning (no, scary) that now, five months later, these federal Pinocchios still won’t (or can’t) tell us how … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Obamacare-Caused Medical Bankruptcy

Posted on November 26, 2014 by OCTS4

Fully-insured woman facing bankruptcy because she was taken to hospital that didn’t take her policy while she was in cardiac arrest Comment: We were told we needed Obamacare to prevent medical bankruptcy. Instead, Obamacare is causing them. One way is … Continue reading →

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Paying More, But Getting Less

Posted on October 30, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Synopsis–health care spending rose significantly thanks to Obamacare even though Americans used fewer services. OCTS notes that We the People were told Obamacare was needed for legions of underserved people to finally get needed care. Since total use went … Continue reading →

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Obamacare’s “Sub-Standard Plans” Plan

Posted on October 22, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Remember those plans the President said he cancelled because they were “sub-standard,” issued by “bad apple” insurance companies?  You know, horrible plans that didn’t cover maternity care for a man, or preventive udder coverage for a steer? You’ll be … Continue reading →

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Political Fallout: Obamacare Fiasco Threatens Oregon Governor

Posted on October 22, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Voters are finally finding out what’s in this law, and they’re not happy. “[Oregon Governor] Kitzhaber’s pedestal was already beginning to fracture last October under the weight of the failed Cover Oregon health insurance website. Rather than the triumphant … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Consumers–Did You Read the Fine Print?

Posted on October 19, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: Here’s the Obamacare shell game–the administration advertises an attractive premium to make consumers think they’re getting a good deal, then hides the deductible, network limits, prescription restrictions, and co-pays in the fine print.  The net, calculated result is that … Continue reading →

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Study: Medicaid Expansion Has Increased ER Use

Posted on September 16, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: A major selling point of Obamacare was that it would save money by reducing ER use. You’ll be shocked to learn that fairy-tale wasn’t true. People with coverage use the emergency room MORE, not less.  The premise was always … 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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Another Lie–Rates to RISE on Small Businesses

Posted on June 14, 2014 by OCTS4

FLASHBACK: “(Washington, D.C.) – According to the White House, it is a “myth” that the health care law will raise costs on business. The White House website says “Fact: Health insurance reform lowers costs for American businesses – especially small … Continue reading →

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