Obamacare

When discussing the ACA or Obamacare, whichever you call it, remember that it is literally like comparing apples and oranges (and grapes, pineapple and maybe even potatoes).  Each state has different prices and different plans from the federal plan.  Some states now have only one company offering a plan through their state exchange.  Each plan has a different monthly cost, a different deductable and it goes on and on and on.  The requirements are different from state to state on income levels, meaning medicaid is available to some in one state that may not be available for someone in another state with the same income.   I personally have not had to sign up yet as my husband has insurance through his employer, but our time may come this next year when the extension of the employer mandate ends. Then we will find out if his employer will continue healthcare coverage or not.  Our state chose to go with their own exchange and there are only 2 companies providing coverage, but again, that could change by next year - one or both companies may opt out. 

I guess my point is that we can discuss all we want about whether the ACA is beneficial to one or all of us, but it cannot be a fair discussion unless all cards are on the table - whether using the federal or state exchange and what the plan is costing you per month and what your deductable is - then you can discuss whether it is cheaper or more expensive than private insurance. 

Have an intelligent discussion rather than throwing stones.....

PS: I did see a pollster conduct a poll on the streets of New York City about whether they preferred the ACA or Obamacare and as I'm sure they chose which respondents to air, it appeared to me that it crossed all demographics (not on a college campus as noted below).  Some of those polled were very embarrassed when they were told that ACA and Obamacare are the same thing - but I'm afraid that might be more the norm than we would like to think is possible.