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EdmondDantes_

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14. The problem there is the government contribution

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 11:23 AM

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The reason the ACA expanded subsidies are such a big deal is that the people in the individual market don't have an employer paying a portion. My employer covers something like 80% of my premium. The government covers about 75% of a premium for Congress plus there are some additional benefits for low cost care. So while they are on the ACA individual plans, it functions more like normal employer insurance.

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It's about medical insurance [View all] AverageOldGuy Nov 26 OP

I agree. LogDog75 Nov 26 #1

Follow the money. elleng Nov 26 #2

Take the profit out of it leftstreet Nov 26 #3

Paid for with a 15-20% VAT like most other countries do? MichMan Nov 26 #4

yes, absolutely mike_c Thursday #13

It makes total sense and is best for everyone, but this is why it unlikely will happen overnight here. Silent Type Nov 26 #5

There are not enough votes in the Congress. Jacson6 Nov 26 #6

The congresscritters dweller Nov 26 #7

I thouight when ACA was passed congress critters had to have ACA? n/t Jacson6 Thursday #8

Good question. Had to look it up. This is what AI says. Basically, Yes. Silent Type Thursday #9

The problem there is the government contribution EdmondDantes_ Thursday #14

Gerrymandering post 2010 guaranteed that JT45242 Thursday #10

Why? progressoid Thursday #11

The entire system is fractured and management is redundant idahoblue Thursday #12

If we don't come out of this fiasco without some form of Medicare for all we're doomed. Wounded Bear Thursday #15