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babylonsister

(171,066 posts)
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 08:53 PM Dec 2013

I'm insured!!

Had tried to sign up on 15 Dec and was told they can't identify me. Come to find out, where you're supposed to input your SS#, it says 'optional' so I just skipped it, as I do. That was a mistake. So save yourself some hassle and fill that out!

Today I sat down and prepared to finish this process. I called 1-800-318-2596 and spoke to a very nice guy who walked me through the whole thing.

Bottom line, my payments will be zero...that is $.0!! I work part-time and don't make a lot of money obviously . The subsidies I qualified for pay for this plan; it's a Humana Silver plan.

AND THIS IS IN GEORGIA!! Don't ask me, I'm just grateful.

One major glitch: I was feeling great about this news, so went ahead and signed up for a GA dental plan, cost about $32/month. I just googled the company; they have no providers anywhere near Savannah, where I live. They need to work on that, as I won't be driving to Atlanta to see a dentist.

I am so delighted!

The call was good because I had an actual human there to answer questions; at one point he called tech support to get some additional answers.

1-800-318-2596

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I'm insured!! (Original Post) babylonsister Dec 2013 OP
Good for you, babylonsistah! I'm so happy for you! Cha Dec 2013 #1
k&r... spanone Dec 2013 #2
K&R pscot Dec 2013 #3
And I thought you were in Houston. Congrats. I hope mine will br zero too. panader0 Dec 2013 #4
I used to live in Houston for babylonsister Dec 2013 #7
Congratulations. My silver plan cost me, but the coverage is very good and well worth the $ to me. Zorra Dec 2013 #5
Congrats. Scurrilous Dec 2013 #6
Now that you're covered, you can take your life into your own hands... NightWatcher Dec 2013 #8
babylonsister, I'm so happy to hear you are from Georgia! trishtrash Dec 2013 #9
Thanks for the good info Babylon Sister. go west young man Dec 2013 #10
Cool. Congrats! bigwillq Dec 2013 #11
ME TOO! DuaneBidoux Dec 2013 #12
Got my card yesterday. One Wednesday I am free to have a heart attack!! grantcart Dec 2013 #13
It's working obxhead Dec 2013 #14
great news!! niyad Dec 2013 #15
I'm very happy for you! onestepforward Dec 2013 #16
And to all of you: A Happy and Healthy New Year! Hekate Dec 2013 #17
Paul Krugman has said that things will get even better. JEFF9K Dec 2013 #18
When Krugman speaks... ailsagirl Dec 2013 #21
Great News! So happy for you! BlueDemKev Dec 2013 #19
Congratulations!! ailsagirl Dec 2013 #20
I know it has to be a wonderful feeling! Rowdyboy Dec 2013 #22
Hardee haw haw !!! You wrecked some GOPpers day in Georgia. Nice. nt SDjack Dec 2013 #23
Indeed! This is one triumph with a pretty sweet backspin! calimary Dec 2013 #37
Congrats! William769 Dec 2013 #24
My son and daughter-in-law too! jimlup Dec 2013 #25
Yipee! Doing the happy dance for you, babylonsister:) sueh Dec 2013 #26
Congratulations Gothmog Dec 2013 #27
Yay! Happy Dance Underway. MineralMan Dec 2013 #28
Conga Rats! riqster Dec 2013 #29
LOL!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #33
Thanks. riqster Dec 2013 #34
I know, right? BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #35
Wonderful news! Congrats! NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #30
Awesome, babylonsister! Kath1 Dec 2013 #31
fantastic news babylonsister!!!!!! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2013 #32
That's FABULOUS!!! calimary Dec 2013 #36
K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2013 #38
Good for you! B Calm Dec 2013 #39
God damn. Great news. Orsino Dec 2013 #40
Great! And in a red state, too! n/t freshwest Dec 2013 #41
Congratulations! n/t DirkGently Dec 2013 #42
Me too....., Coyote_Bandit Dec 2013 #43
Fantastic! sheshe2 Dec 2013 #44
That's wonderful lunatica Dec 2013 #45
Congratulations Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2013 #46
Too bad riverbendviewgal Dec 2013 #47
Congratulations!! Pinkflamingo Dec 2013 #48

Cha

(297,252 posts)
1. Good for you, babylonsistah! I'm so happy for you!
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 09:17 PM
Dec 2013
Persistence!

So can you find another way to get a dental plan that provides in your area?

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
8. Now that you're covered, you can take your life into your own hands...
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 10:29 PM
Dec 2013

...and eat at the Lady and Sons (aka Paula Deen's Butter Hut). Or you could find Mrs Wilkes Boarding House and have a proper meal.

trishtrash

(74 posts)
9. babylonsister, I'm so happy to hear you are from Georgia!
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 10:42 PM
Dec 2013

You are one of my DU faves. Glad to hear that Obamacare is functioning here in Georgia despite all efforts to disarm it.

 

go west young man

(4,856 posts)
10. Thanks for the good info Babylon Sister.
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 10:57 PM
Dec 2013

I'm nearby in Brunswick, Georgia and was worried our state was going to be more ass backwards due to the state legislature fighting against setting up an exchange.

 

obxhead

(8,434 posts)
14. It's working
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 11:11 PM
Dec 2013

It's not flawless and it's not a true healthcare system, but it is working.

Now let's fix it like they promised as they passed it!

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
22. I know it has to be a wonderful feeling!
Mon Dec 30, 2013, 11:59 PM
Dec 2013

Its certainly saved my life several time-especially in the last 6 months. Congratulations!

jimlup

(7,968 posts)
25. My son and daughter-in-law too!
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 12:44 AM
Dec 2013

Yeah! We've finally gotten this thing so its there for people. Damn the Repubs. we're going to win this as more and more people cross over to being insured.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
30. Wonderful news! Congrats!
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 12:52 PM
Dec 2013

I love hearing about people who finally get health insurance, and not only because it makes Republicans look :ahem: stupid. It's a great thing when people can get affordable health insurance. Use it in good health! (Don't forget your preventative care, screenings like mammograms, etc.)

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
31. Awesome, babylonsister!
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:04 PM
Dec 2013

So glad to hear you had a great experience signing up. Friend of mine just signed up and her payments are $0 as in zero, zilch, nothing.

So glad to see the ACA up and working and making a positive difference for real people!

calimary

(81,281 posts)
36. That's FABULOUS!!!
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 01:24 PM
Dec 2013

Happy New Year!

And even better, it's the kind of thing that pisses off the teabaggers! (Tempted to start calling them teabuggers for all the respect and admiration I feel for them !)

Coyote_Bandit

(6,783 posts)
43. Me too.....,
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 04:15 PM
Dec 2013

to the cost of about $515 a month. No dental or vision coverage. And the annual premium is more than my expected annual income as the sole unpaid caregiver for an aging parent with dementia. Tax credits do me no good and my state opted not to expand their Medicaid program. I feel like a second class citizen.

But I no longer have to worry about losing coverage or beng priced out of the market if I am diagnosed with a chronic disease.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
46. Congratulations
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 05:20 PM
Dec 2013

Number 1 priority for any human is our health. Without that, well.......
I appreciate all like you who are sharing their success stories.
HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR, BABYLONSISTER!

Pinkflamingo

(177 posts)
48. Congratulations!!
Tue Dec 31, 2013, 08:26 PM
Dec 2013

It feels very good to be covered doesn't it?

When I got enrolled thru the marketplace, I found all my existing doctors were all available on each of the available plans. Can't wait until people discover that YES, you can keep your doctors. Another lie the GOPwill have to eat.

Thank you President Obama! It's cool to be covered.
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