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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:21 PM Oct 2013

Obamacare applications near 700,000, official says

Obamacare applications near 700,000, official says

(Reuters) - About 700,000 applications have been submitted for U.S. healthcare coverage being offered through new exchanges created by President Barack Obama's healthcare law, a U.S. official said...The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the number during an update for journalists about the healthcare marketplace, which has had a rocky rollout since enrollment in the new plans began on Oct 1.

The U.S. government is operating the healthcare.gov website, which has been plagued by technical problems since the outset and is the portal for 36 states; the remaining states are operating their own online marketplaces. The nearly 700,000 applications are the total from both the state- and federally-run exchanges, Julie Bataille, a CMS spokeswoman, said on the media call.

Applications for at least 390,000 people have been completed through the state-run exchanges, according to a Reuters tally of state reports.

Completed applications mean that the applicants received a determination about whether they are eligible for tax credits or the Medicaid program for low-income Americans. Applicants have not necessarily chosen a plan.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/24/us-usa-healthcare-applications-idUSBRE99N16U20131024

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Obamacare applications near 700,000, official says (Original Post) ProSense Oct 2013 OP
I find it mildly amusing how the critics who never wanted ACA to begin with, are so "CONCERNED".... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #4
!!! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #2
I know of at least 2. BluegrassStateBlues Oct 2013 #3
That is 700k that can sleep better each night now. Rex Oct 2013 #5
"Applicants have not necessarily chosen a plan" leftstreet Oct 2013 #7
In the end it will be millions, they will fix the site Rex Oct 2013 #8
Oh, they have the numbers. Skip Intro Oct 2013 #22
What difference does it make? ProSense Oct 2013 #27
From eeverything I've seen and read, the people having big problems are napi21 Oct 2013 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #12
No I didn't, but I didn't because I know this lady very well. napi21 Oct 2013 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #10
I think it should make 7 million in a year fairly easy Lifelong Dem Oct 2013 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #20
Yeah but it won't work anyway and and Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #11
LOL! Rex Oct 2013 #13
And as a consumer who is covered by both Medicare and Medicaid I would like to remind the rethugs jwirr Oct 2013 #14
Thanks PS Cha Oct 2013 #17
I've been on the California website and haven't finalized mine yet. Mr.Bill Oct 2013 #18
kick grantcart Oct 2013 #19
K & R Scurrilous Oct 2013 #23
That's excellent IronLionZion Oct 2013 #24
Breaking...Breaking...Hello MSM? It's only started...and their worst fears are being fulfilled. libdem4life Oct 2013 #25
Cool news... SoapBox Oct 2013 #26

Tarheel_Dem

(31,234 posts)
1. I find it mildly amusing how the critics who never wanted ACA to begin with, are so "CONCERNED"....
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:25 PM
Oct 2013

about the implementation.

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leftstreet

(36,108 posts)
7. "Applicants have not necessarily chosen a plan"
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:32 PM
Oct 2013

According to the article they don't have numbers for actually enrolled

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
8. In the end it will be millions, they will fix the site
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:34 PM
Oct 2013

and it will be easy to get medical insurance. I think they made a big mistake outsourcing to Canada to build the system. However, I believe it will help 10's of millions separate their job from their health in the next few years.

ProSense

(116,464 posts)
27. What difference does it make?
Fri Oct 25, 2013, 09:36 AM
Oct 2013

I mean, if half or even a quarter of the 700,000 chose a plan and enrolled, the rest simply have to choose a plan. They for the most part have completed the process of registering, being offered a plan and qualifying for subsidies. The final step is an individual decision that has nothing to do with the technology. All they have to do now is choose a plan.





napi21

(45,806 posts)
9. From eeverything I've seen and read, the people having big problems are
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:34 PM
Oct 2013

almost all in the states with Pub governors! Surprise, surprise! Also, I spoke to a friend of mine in Pa. today and asked if she checked out healthcare.gov yet. She said "I know I have until December sometime, so I figured I'd wait until Nov. some time to check." I wonder just how common that is? I suspect quite common. hopefully they'll have most of the bugs worked out in a few weeks so that the slm of people at the last minute won't kill their servers.

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napi21

(45,806 posts)
15. No I didn't, but I didn't because I know this lady very well.
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:44 PM
Oct 2013

She's procrastination personified! If she told me Nov. it won't be Nov. 1st. It'll be much closer to Nov., 30th. That's one reason I ask her about it today. I don't live in her state anymore, and I think if I start asking now, I MIGHT get her to check by mid Dec! One advantage I have is that she's coming to visit us for Christmas, so if she still hadn't contacted the site, I, or "WE" will do it together!

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Lifelong Dem

(344 posts)
16. I think it should make 7 million in a year fairly easy
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:56 PM
Oct 2013

Considering the slow glitchy rollout and the numbers so far.

Response to Lifelong Dem (Reply #16)

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
14. And as a consumer who is covered by both Medicare and Medicaid I would like to remind the rethugs
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 08:41 PM
Oct 2013

that is just a the percentage of the people will get it not the actual percentage of supporters. Many of us who will never even apply because we already have government run health care. Thank God.

Mr.Bill

(24,294 posts)
18. I've been on the California website and haven't finalized mine yet.
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 10:02 PM
Oct 2013

I have a decision to make - do I want a policy that is better than the one I have now for $2 a month (yes. you read that right, $2) or do I want to pay about two thirds of what I am paying now and have a policy I could have never dreamed of affording until now?

By the way, same insurance company I have now. I can keep my same doctor, go to the same hospital, etc.

IronLionZion

(45,447 posts)
24. That's excellent
Thu Oct 24, 2013, 10:50 PM
Oct 2013

Processing the determinations for low-income Americans is really an important first step that is entirely on the government so I hope they fix the defects soon.

People like to take their time comparing prices and plans before purchasing. I certainly do for any large purchase, including employer-based insurance plans in the past.


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