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Obamacare: Work Less, or Suffer the Consequences

Posted on February 15, 2014 by OCTS4

Comment: complementing the recent CBO report that the American economy will lose 2.5 million worker-equivalents due to Obamcare, here’s another Obamacare reason to work less and not bother trying to get ahead… “The Obamacare subsidy cliff is so steep that … Continue reading →

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Study: ACA Math Doesn’t Add for ‘Young Invincibles’

Posted on January 30, 2014 by OCTS4

“Consumer price comparison site NerdWallet said its analysis suggests that healthy younger adults who go without insurance could on average spend up to five times less on health care than those who sign up in Affordable Care Act plans.” “The … Continue reading →

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Amazon It’s Not: Information Capture, Hiding Unsubsidized Prices at Root of Roll-Out Fiasco

Posted on October 24, 2013 by OCTS3

“A growing consensus of IT experts, outside and inside the government, have figured out a principal reason why the website for Obamacare’s federally-sponsored insurance exchange is crashing. Healthcare.gov forces you to create an account and enter detailed personal information before … Continue reading →

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State Opposition to Obamacare Growing

Posted on October 15, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “…Oklahoma…is currently suing the federal government, claiming that awarding premium subsidies is unconstitutional in states with federally run exchanges…” […] “…South Carolina proposed to refund residents who pay a penalty for not having insurance next year, effectively canceling out … Continue reading →

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The Coming Failure of the Obamacare Subsidies

Posted on October 9, 2013 by OCTS3

[…] “…the notion that the subsidies will never stop, or that they are figuratively heroin-like in nature, is false.” “…For the healthy, the subsidies are… a month-by-month financial pain inflicting mandate forcing millions of Americans to buy a product they … Continue reading →

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IRS: Have A Baby? Did Your Kids Move Away, or Back Home? We Need To Know.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by OCTS1

You Must Register Any Family Changes – Intrusive Minds Want to Know “If you are receiving the advance Premium Tax Credit to help pay for your insurance coverage, you should report changes such as income or family size to your … Continue reading →

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Single Moms Pay Penalty…For Getting Married

Posted on October 1, 2013 by OCTS1

Comment: A single Obamacare mom with kids, getting a large subsidy, can easily lose that subsidy…by getting married.  Question 1: Will single moms still want to get married?  Question 2: With such a high cost, will single men still want … Continue reading →

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Big Problems with the ‘Honor’ System

Posted on July 31, 2013 by OCTS1

The administration decided in July to allow people to self-certify their personal information when requesting subsidies from the Obamacare exchanges. Major problems will result, including shady vendors committing fraud and taxpayers on the hook for any misinformation submitted. “Tens of … Continue reading →

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Millions to Face Higher Premiums Despite Subsidies

Posted on June 11, 2013 by OCTS1

 Comment: “I don’t remember saying that everybody in the country would have a lower premium,” Nancy Pelosi said recently. Well, let us refresh her recollection. When she appeared on Meet the Press on July 1, 2012, she claimed “everybody will … 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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