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still_one

(92,219 posts)
1. Though not entirely it looks like states like Florida, Tennessee, and parts of Texas are the most
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 10:12 AM
Nov 2014

affected by increases.

It seems that the states that embraced the ACA, opened state exchanges have much better rates than those that didn't in general

Nite Owl

(11,303 posts)
2. They didn't take any Federal help
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 10:42 AM
Nov 2014

so their pricing was high to begin with. Did anyone bring out that fact when they were running? Were the Governors made to take the blame? (rhetorical questions)

still_one

(92,219 posts)
4. No, and that was a big mistake on the Democratic side, running away from the accomplishments
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 11:39 AM
Nov 2014

of the last six years.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
3. Thank you. It is complex. Some are up, some are down. Adjustments are made based on usage, it
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 11:02 AM
Nov 2014

is all completely normal and the GOP will shout lies once again, what else is new?0

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
5. Is the West Coast, NY, NE thing because
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 11:46 AM
Nov 2014

those places have their own state exchange?

I live in CT and I have insurance through my employer, and I know I am paying about $20 more per month for this past year. I expected it to rise, though, so it wasn't too much of a surprise.

Nite Owl

(11,303 posts)
6. New York has its own exchange
Sat Nov 15, 2014, 12:32 PM
Nov 2014

they also have a cap on how much insurance is allowed to increase, think it's 5%. Don't know about the others.
There is always some sort of increase on healthcare policies. Cable and gas/electric prices too. We should all get that kind of raise to pay for their bills!

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