Nearly 9 in 10 US adults now have health insurance

[Crabtownboy]

This is an improvement and I hope the numbers become even better.

Underlining a change across the nation, nearly 9 out of 10 adults now say they have health insurance, according to an extensive survey released Monday.

As recently as 2013, slightly more than 8 out of 10 had coverage.

Whether the new number from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index turns out to be a high-water mark for President Barack Obama's health care law, or a milestone on the path toward his goal of getting virtually all U.S. residents covered, remains to be seen.

The law's future is still up in the air, and will turn on factors ranging from an upcoming Supreme Court decision on consumer subsidies to actions by Republican leaders in states opposed to Medicaid expansion.

 

[targus]

Too bad there is such a big difference between health insurance and health care.

A large part of the newly insured are on Medicaid...

The problem is most doctors will either not accept Medicaid or are not accepting new Medicaid patients.

Many of the new Obamacare insured can not afford the deductible so they are not going to the doctor or are still going to the emergency room instead.

I would predict that this is the highwater mark for Obamacare as many will not be renewing - the death spriral for Obamacare.

 

[Zaac]

This is an improvement and I hope the numbers become even better.

Wonderful news. But will the GOP insist on making those numbers go back down?

 

[church mouse guy]

However the deductibles are now $500,000.00.

 

[Crabtownboy]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

 

[targus]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

Perhaps you could address the specific points that I made instead of attacking others.

 

[Zaac]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

They are consistent with being against anything that helps the poor or needy. Strange coming from Christians.

 

[targus]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance.

I'm not so sure that anyone can see that from the two replies that point out the real problem of high deductibles with Obamacare.

Perhaps you could explain it.

 

[targus]

They are consistent with being against anything that helps the poor or needy. Strange coming from Christians.

How do high deductibles and a lack of access to doctors under Medicaid help the poor?

 

[church mouse guy]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

I am thinking that you are the most patronizing person in the USA.

 

[Zaac]

How do high deductibles and a lack of access to doctors under Medicaid help the poor?

How was no deductible and no access to doctors helping the poor? The ACA may not be the best plan, but at least, unlike the GOP, Obama's administration is trying to at least help.

 

[righteousdude2]

This is an improvement and I hope the numbers become even better.

I've seen stats that say differently. The numbers you give are speaking about welfare and seniors, mandatory coverage, but the percentage of Americans who have insurance they must pay for is nowhere near your figures.

Sure obamacare is reaching folks, CTB, but last month I lost a long time friend to cancer. Cancer that may have been treatable had obamacare not put her off until the cancer was so wide spread that she lived three months.

So please don't sing praises of this p**spoor socialist insurance that no one knows how to use it to the point that people are dying.

It is now; was then; and will always be Obama's 500 page plan that we needed to read after it passed so we'd see how it works. It should be scrapped. And the government can replace it with a plan that anyone needing medical care can utilize nearby military hospitals; nearby VA Centers; and large HMO's when needed. Than the government can simply pay back these facilities for services rendered. A lot less expensive, and everyone gets help.

Obamacare like the man, is nothing more than lies, and dysfunctional organization. Say goodnight Gracie!
:laugh:

 

[Salty]

How was no deductible and no access to doctors helping the poor? The ACA may not be the best plan, but at least, unlike the GOP, Obama's administration is trying to at least help.

Actually it is taxpayers who are helping- with a sidearm (aka IRS) pointing at them

 

[Revmitchell]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

This post is pure intentionally dishonest bunk. Shame on you

 

[JohnDeereFan]

You can see by others replies how they do not like people who do not fit their political mold having insurance. Wonder what they would be saying if they were ones who had no insurance but are now able to have insurance?

What about those who had insurance, but were forced to lose their insurance for another, lesser insurance? Or those who did not want insurance, but were forced, by law, to purchase insurance? Or what about those who were forced to be put on government welfare insurance?

You brag about 9 out of 10 people allegedly having insurance, but you fail to consider whether it's what they wanted.

Thank God, we're exempt from this insanity.

 

[JohnDeereFan]

How was no deductible and no access to doctors helping the poor? The ACA may not be the best plan, but at least, unlike the GOP, Obama's administration is trying to at least help.

Actually the GOP proposed several good plans. Harry Reid refused to let any of them see the light of day.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

Too bad there is such a big difference between health insurance and health care.

A large part of the newly insured are on Medicaid...

The problem is most doctors will either not accept Medicaid or are not accepting new Medicaid patients.

Many of the new Obamacare insured can not afford the deductible so they are not going to the doctor or are still going to the emergency room instead.

I would predict that this is the highwater mark for Obamacare as many will not be renewing - the death spriral for Obamacare.

This is a thoughtful and respectful challenge. That's why it won't be answered. Instead, you are the victim of false witness.

 

[targus]

How was no deductible and no access to doctors helping the poor? The ACA may not be the best plan, but at least, unlike the GOP, Obama's administration is trying to at least help.

What does "trying to help" do if it is no help at all?

In fact, Obamacare has only worsened the problem for many because now, in addition to not being able to afford care - due to high deductibles - the poor have the added burden of paying a premium to boot.

 

[targus]

This is a thoughtful and respectful challenge. That's why it won't be answered. Instead, you are the victim of false witness.

Thanks, Curtis. I try to ignore the personal attacks because they are just an attempt to dodge the issues.

 

[Zaac]

Actually the GOP proposed several good plans. Harry Reid refused to let any of them see the light of day.

Did they propose them before or after the ACA had passed? Because it's one thing if you were moving first to help someone. And an entirely different something if you move to help just because you disagree with someone else's version of the help.