Well, it's done
 

To bad they didn't go with the German system. Tomorrow I'm going to get a quote for insurance. Then after 3 or 4 years I'm going to get another. Should be interesting to see the difference.

From each, according to his abilities, to each, according to his needs.

I would recommend consulting the guidelines set forth by the Department of Abilities and Needs as to determine your classification.

Chas

I really have to laugh, even E.J.Dionne, the Post's token liberal has been brainwashed into believing Canada's Single Payer is socialism. I never met a doctor up there who was not in private practice. They go through internship same as here, is that socialist?

You can buy private insurance if you are stupid enough. Dentists and Opthalologists are not covered, Bell covered me for that. Just look at the stats for Canadians health relative to the rest of the world. But boy oh boy, when Hannity, Rove, Palin et al start yelling everyone believes the bull shit. Oh a spoon ful of sugar makes . . .

$88,000 a year is the key they claim.

Those who make over $88,000 a year will see healthcare costs go up, those making less than $88,000 a yera will see their health insurance go down. This for people who purchase health insurance independently.

Those who receive health insurance through there job should see no change.

This means people like members of congress and corporate executives who make far in excess of $88,000 will be spared any rate increasing as they have Cadillac health plans through there jobs while modestly successful folks who work for themselves and pay double SS will now experience an increase in heath care costs. So if you currently pay $1,200 a month in premiums for an adult and child catastrophic health insurance policy it will go up if you make $90,000 a year.
Amazing.
So if you cannot afford $1,200 a month the IRS will collect 15% of your income as a penalty ($13,000) a year and you still will have no health insurance.
The good part is that if you have a preexistent condition you can still get health coverage! The bad part is it can cost you $2,400 or more a month. So I hope no one has hypertension or a headache or stubbed toe that was mentioned to their doctor.

I am fucked...

We all are...

Not really.

Quit your job. Get welfare and food stamps and all will be provided.

Its the new America.

I am sorry rick but that is an asinine statement.

Sarah would be proud however.

Why do you/people post such trash?

Honest?

What doe sit do?

My backs been ruined for years.

This week I'll be starting yet another job for a very bright, very well connected, and very conservative attorney.

Would I be wise to inquire about a package deal for SSI disability, a divorce, and a personal bankruptcy?

Come to think of it, I need to be in debt to declare bankruptcy. Time to return to my old bank, the one which stole several hundred dollars out of my account every year. I'm sure those grinning bastards will be more than happy to welcome back into the fold.

Hell, I'll even let them stroke me on the interest, since I won't be paying them back in the first place.

Just kidding, as I'm sure you all are aware of. Besides, if this all works out, I'll be running for political office.

Chas

Why do you post the crap you do?
More than 50% of Americans did not want this. In a true democracy it would not have happened. BTW, Why do you have such a crush on Sarah Palin anyway? She is nothing to me.