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| those in most need of insurance are the most willing to pay for insurance and drive up the price o insurance with their illnesses to such a degree that those people who are not as sick leave the market all together |
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| a state or federally run insurance option within a state exchange |
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| All are now covered by Medicaid if they under the 133 figure. |
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| Inception of Medicare Advantage which disallowed insurance companies to offer plans with greater benefits in one area at a cost of worse for other benefits. AND Medicare Part D which gave a 250 rebate czech to cover prescription drugs. Also that companies have to sell those drugs cheaper to Medicare. |
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| Large Employers Provide Health Insurance or Pay a Fine |
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| More than 50 have to pay a fine o 10k for one 27k for families. |
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| The Exchanges and Subsidies to Individuals Buying and Small Employers Providing Health Insurance |
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| To stop people from selling insurance in the small group market from charging different prices based on the size of the group or base their premiums on the gender makeup. |
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| Extension of Medicaid to every family member in households earning less than 133 percent of the poverty line. Taxes on companies making brand name drugs and medical devices and wealthy individuals. |
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| Other Assorted Provisions |
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| Large employers have to assume that employees want to opt in on insurance when they are hired rather than being allowed to assume they wish to opt out. |
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