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Originally Posted by Riot

Um, no. There is no estimate whatsoever that "the insurance industry" will lose 800,000 jobs.

What was actually said, in the Congressional hearing that puts out the number you are quoting, where the CBO director spoke, was that 800,000 people, over the next 10 years, will no longer have to work just to afford their insurance, and that they may choose to not continue working.


No that is not what I said. The insurance companies will see a substantial loss of employment period

It should also be noted that 800,000 no longer having to work just to afford insurance means ... insurance will cost less for them. A good thing.



Most people won't experience a change in their insurance, but all will and already have experienced benefits. It is already better for everyone who is insured, as your insurance company will no longer be able to rescind you. You also no longer have a lifetime cap.

Two good things that affects everyone in a positive way.


[b]Who is going to pay for these benefits. Yes they both sound great I agree but someone is going to foot the [b]

The benefits of the PPACA affect everyone, whether they are in a group at work or a group of self-employed. Nearly all the PPACA are simply consumer protections from private insurance companies. No "government takeover of health care".



They do a pretty damn good job with Medicare. So good, that I think Medicare should be offered to everyone.


Yes, I do (both my parents) and those hoops are no different than what private insurance companies require - they are just specific to Medicare.
Another good thing from the PPACA is that it closes the donut hole for them. A big benefit.

I agree with the donut hole thing, but Medicare is not better than my current insurance and definitely has some major issues