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DebJ

(7,699 posts)
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:16 AM Oct 2013

Okay, if under the ACA they can't charge more for pre-existing conditions

or deny coverage, why am I (slowly slowly) clocking on a question at healthcare.gov
that asks if there are physical disabilities or mental health conditions that limits the
ability to work, attend school, or take care of daily needs?

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Okay, if under the ACA they can't charge more for pre-existing conditions (Original Post) DebJ Oct 2013 OP
no idea, and good question quinnox Oct 2013 #1
Jesus fucking Christ quinmox, they're trying to get people MEDICAID with those questions. DevonRex Oct 2013 #7
I'm very chill, but looks like you should take your own advice quinnox Oct 2013 #10
Hell no I will NOT. Not when you're trying to SCARE PEOPLE DevonRex Oct 2013 #13
meh quinnox Oct 2013 #16
Ha ha ha. Also wants to know if I'm pregnant. Yes. I'm 58 and carrying triplets. n/t DebJ Oct 2013 #2
That also is a category for Medicaid eligibility. n/t pnwmom Oct 2013 #4
exactly....some seem to be just waiting on baited breath to discover flaws they can point out... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author DebJ Oct 2013 #12
That could bear on eligibility for Medicaid. n/t pnwmom Oct 2013 #3
Because those might now entitle you to Medicaid DevonRex Oct 2013 #5
Thanks everyone! n/t DebJ Oct 2013 #6
You're quite welcome. I'm glad you asked. :-) DevonRex Oct 2013 #15
because then you would qualify for disability maybe...and or Medicaid.. VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #8
Because having a single plan that simply takes care of all sick people equally is confusing NoOneMan Oct 2013 #9
BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID IF THE ANSWER IS 'YES.' DevonRex Oct 2013 #14
Why are you yelling? enlightenment Oct 2013 #17
Our hearing would be fine if it wasn't for the deductibles on the hearing aids NoOneMan Oct 2013 #18
No, they depend on hearing loss. n/t Chan790 Oct 2013 #19
Given the response above mine, enlightenment Oct 2013 #21
LOL NoOneMan Oct 2013 #22
I guess you missed his hidden DevonRex Oct 2013 #24
We don't have that yet. That would be called Single Payer. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #23
They are trying to help you melody Oct 2013 #20
 

quinnox

(20,600 posts)
1. no idea, and good question
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:19 AM
Oct 2013

and keep in mind the ACA is still based on for profit insurance companies, so if they know how to use loopholes and ways to stop people from getting or using their health care, you can be sure they will do it.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
7. Jesus fucking Christ quinmox, they're trying to get people MEDICAID with those questions.
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:23 AM
Oct 2013

CHILL dude.

DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
13. Hell no I will NOT. Not when you're trying to SCARE PEOPLE
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:36 AM
Oct 2013

with shit like that. Good god. I've been working my ASS off to be HELPFUL about Obama Care and then nutty conspiracy theories like that pop up over a question that TRIES TO SAVE PEOPLE MONEY AND GIVE THEM MORE HELP THAN THEY THOUGHT THEY COULD GET.

 

quinnox

(20,600 posts)
16. meh
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:44 AM
Oct 2013

if you don't like my posts, you can always use ignore, either literally or figuratively.

Not impressed.

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
11. exactly....some seem to be just waiting on baited breath to discover flaws they can point out...
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:25 AM
Oct 2013

proving what they really preconceive.....that its going to suck!

Response to VanillaRhapsody (Reply #11)

 

VanillaRhapsody

(21,115 posts)
8. because then you would qualify for disability maybe...and or Medicaid..
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:23 AM
Oct 2013

you may have insurance through your university...lots of reasons..

 

NoOneMan

(4,795 posts)
18. Our hearing would be fine if it wasn't for the deductibles on the hearing aids
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:54 AM
Oct 2013

Those depend on zip code, height, smoking, IQ, brand of aftershave, hairiness, and air conditioner usage

enlightenment

(8,830 posts)
21. Given the response above mine,
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 01:08 AM
Oct 2013

I wonder what the deductible is for treating sarcasm recognition disorder?

 

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
23. We don't have that yet. That would be called Single Payer.
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 01:42 AM
Oct 2013

We have much work to to do get there, step by step, as we work to change the flaws in ACA.

Blame the RW for the fact that we don't have it yet.

melody

(12,365 posts)
20. They are trying to help you
Sat Oct 12, 2013, 01:07 AM
Oct 2013

Seeing if you need further assistance.

I know we're not accustomed to that in the US, but it's true.

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