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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:33 PM Original message |
Would you pay 13% of your income to participate in Medicare? |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
1. Not unless I get a big raise, lol. nt |
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bbinacan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Me too. n/t |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
2. That's $812 a month on a salary of $75K a year. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Will companies give their healthcare cost to the employee |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:42 PM Response to Reply #4 |
18. Let's assume for the moment that you don't have health care |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #18 |
33. But its a question of the difference between now and after |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #2 |
7. My thought as well - I'm glad my employer pays but I may have to pay more with any reform |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:43 PM Response to Reply #7 |
20. The only way it works in my view |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. I think so too - and a few buck may be thousands depending on income |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. I don't mind paying $300 to $400 a month for decent healthcare |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:50 PM Response to Reply #26 |
40. Me too - but at 13% they would be paying alot more than those with lower incomes |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:56 PM Response to Reply #40 |
50. No, it's not 13% for EVERYONE |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:59 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. I'm basing it on the percentage cap in the bill that is considered reasonable |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:50 PM Response to Reply #26 |
43. +1 |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:39 PM Response to Reply #26 |
88. and instead they force on us the most regressive back door tax, |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:20 PM Response to Reply #88 |
100. So what do you support? nt |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:07 AM Response to Reply #100 |
102. Universal Health Care funded by progressive taxation, |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:11 AM Response to Reply #102 |
112. Sorry if I mischaracterized you. I am getting jumpy. I need a list of good guys and bad guys. |
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knixphan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:09 AM Response to Reply #26 |
109. agreed. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
99. I assume you are against single payer. So what do you favor? Status quo? nt |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:29 PM Response to Reply #2 |
86. and that's premiums only, that doesn't even include deductibles and copayments. |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
111. $975 by my math. |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:32 AM Response to Reply #111 |
113. hmmm... |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:35 AM Response to Reply #113 |
114. D'oh! |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
5. Are you talking about individual or family? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. The trouble is those of us who have higher salaries have to make up for those who make less. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:42 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. And right now employers are (mostly) the ones doing the paying. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:46 PM Response to Reply #17 |
27. Right - we clearly have to share the pain to get everyone covered |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:59 PM Response to Reply #13 |
53. Yes, and that mostly comes from expected health care savings. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:50 PM Response to Reply #5 |
42. I think they said family - |
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lapfog_1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:01 PM Response to Reply #42 |
56. Family of four, mom, dad, in 30s and 40s and two kids. |
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TxRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:46 PM Response to Reply #56 |
90. If it's for a family of 4 that's not too bad. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:51 PM Response to Reply #42 |
118. Why won't you commit to supporting either single payer or a strong public option? nt |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
6. no |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. And why should we? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Someone has to pay - health care may be a right but its not free of any expense |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:48 PM Response to Reply #14 |
92. Universal Health Care funded by progressive taxation IS THE SOLUTION. |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
9. Good question. I don't know the answer. I think not. nt |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
10. Isn't it like 2% now? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:42 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Only the elderly are covered and we are not close to breaking even |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. I'd be interested in where you read about the 13%. I haven't seen that. |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:52 PM Response to Reply #23 |
119. This poster is suspect. Always sowing discontent and never committing to an issue. nt |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #10 |
64. 1.45 from employee 1.45 from employer |
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Betsy Ross (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
11. Would my employer give me a raise because he didn't have |
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DesertFlower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
12. i'm giving away hubby's income, but |
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icymist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. Where did you arrive at 13% from? What gov plans are you referring? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. NY times had some estimates about a month ago that were part of the discussions in the senate |
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icymist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:07 PM Response to Reply #22 |
62. Wow! Do these people have any idea how hard it is to survive |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:13 PM Response to Reply #62 |
67. Up to 300% of poverty line would be heavily subsidized but still hurt |
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icymist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:17 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. Problem is that I'm not considered to be near the poverty line, however |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:40 PM Original message |
300% of the poverty level is only a little more than $32,000 for a single person |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:40 PM Response to Reply #67 |
89. 300% of the poverty level is only a little more than $32,000 for a single person |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:45 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. That is the cap for premiums in the Baucus Bill. nt |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:47 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Thanks for the reference! |
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FLDCVADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. Nope n/t |
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madville (743 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
21. How much would my supplemental policy be to cover the gaps? |
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subcomhd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
24. Hell Yes. nt |
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W_HAMILTON (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
28. Maybe 10%, IF... |
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thelordofhell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
30. If the Supreme Court makes corporations people |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
31. I think Medicare is not accepted by my doctors. |
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FLDCVADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Same here |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:06 AM Response to Reply #37 |
106. All doctors should have to take all plans. |
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FLDCVADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 05:14 PM Response to Reply #106 |
117. I disagree n/t |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
32. In a heartbeat! |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
45. I think some of use who get employer subsidized insurance don't comprehend the benefit |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
34. I would pay 13% of my income (in the form of additional taxes) for single payer. n/t |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
36. Yes. My husband would probably end up with an increase in pay |
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geek_sabre (619 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
38. No thanks. nt. |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
39. It would not be 13% if paid for under a progressive tax system |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:55 PM Response to Reply #39 |
47. It is progressive though - 13% of someone making 200,000 per year |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:05 PM Response to Reply #47 |
59. No, that's a flat fee. Progressive is when the percentage rises with income |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. True - right now the plan is to subsidize up to 300 X the poverty line |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:44 PM Response to Reply #63 |
74. I think you mean 300% |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:53 PM Response to Reply #47 |
120. What is the source of 13%? nt |
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quaker bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
41. if |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
44. Only if Medicare was adequately funded. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:56 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. If we were all paying in what they want us to pay for insurance - I think it would be funded well |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:56 PM Response to Reply #51 |
115. While that's correct, that is not the issue. Medicaid drs aren't being |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:54 PM Response to Reply #51 |
121. So do you support Medicare or not? Why won't you commit? nt |
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lakeguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
46. yup |
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biermeister (425 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
48. NO! |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
49. Between my Medicate taken from my SSI and Mrs. WCGreen's |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
52. Sure, just as soon as I sell everything I own so, God forbid, we don't tax the wealthy. |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
55. No. I'm paying less than 2% now. n/t |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
57. Countdown is repeating the 13% off the top number in the Bachus bill |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
58. I pay 25% now for crappier coverage. nt |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:07 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. That stinks - and it is one big reason we need some sort of reform! |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:53 PM Response to Reply #61 |
81. We've been paying our own insurance for years. It's gotten very expensive in the last 5. |
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margotb822 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
60. Well, if I move out of my apartment |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
65. I pay about 20% now and so does my employer |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
66. As a singe person with no dependents, I have paid almost nothing at most employers during my career. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:14 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. I would guess as long as you were covered by the employer plan - there would be no added fee |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:25 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Since the question mentioned single payer I assumed it meant we'd ALL be paying in, |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 10:08 PM Response to Reply #66 |
96. Yes, same here |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
68. What if everyone paid in at normal Medicare rates? |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:16 PM Response to Reply #68 |
70. Right now Medicare is losing money and not reimbursing at sufficient levels to cover costs |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:55 PM Response to Reply #70 |
122. Link please. nt |
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doc03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
73. No my employer pays 100% of my insurance |
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Blue State Blues (575 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
75. I pay MORE than that NOW |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
76. Hell no. Insurance is a lot cheaper. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:50 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. Not if you're paying the whole cost of it. |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:01 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. I am my own employer |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
77. Most people have no idea what they are paying now |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
78. I guess they'll do anything not to disturb the rich...Fuck No ! I won't pay. |
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Hello_Kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 08:34 PM Response to Reply #78 |
79. Thank you. And gawd forbid we should cut defense spending. |
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Yo_Mama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
83. This is about what most countries charge |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:49 PM Response to Reply #83 |
94. per indivdual or per family? |
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Yo_Mama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:31 AM Response to Reply #94 |
103. Per individual |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
84. No...I wouldn't...I'd probably move to Canada. |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
85. What if you are unemployed? I'm unemployed currently with no coverage. Do I get nothing? |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
87. If we were in all one big pool we could probably get by for less that a 13% tax for Medicare |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
91. YES ! |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
93. Hell no. |
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SmileyRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 10:58 PM Response to Reply #93 |
97. Can I ask why? |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:11 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. I was just answering the question in regards to my own insurance choices. |
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Milk (55 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
95. I would but it's not necessary. |
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andym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-16-09 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
101. Quick calculation that if healthcare was made available soley by flat income tax -> 20% needed |
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Go2Peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:50 AM Response to Reply #101 |
108. Total health care costs will include lasik, tummy tucks, dentistry, massage, chiro, richcare |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
104. I'd prefer a high deductible plan |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
105. They say that rent (or mortgage) should be no more than 25% of take home. |
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Yo_Mama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 08:46 AM Response to Reply #105 |
110. No, you have the numbers way wrong |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 10:44 PM Response to Reply #110 |
124. I question your numbers |
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Dr_Willie_Feelgood (129 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:29 AM Response to Original message |
107. Is that 13% AFTER Taxes? |
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kjackson227 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
116. Compared to $550 or more per month that I'd have to pay... |
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