The ACA website has some problems so what is the big deal about?

[Harmony Blue]

There is no way to test 100% if a website will hold up until it is let loose on the public. I would be worried if there was no problems within the first 1-3 months of the launch because something would be off, and it would indicate low traffic.

This will be a non-issue three months from now most likely. Anything technology related that had initial issues quickly becomes a distant memory within a calender year. Just have to be patient.

[Purveyor]

1. The website is one thing but the real blowback is people receiving notices from the insurance they

were 'supposed to be able to keep' that their policies are being canceled.

This is were the rubber is meeting the road and it is just starting.

[geek tragedy]

2. Yes, they're losing their junk insurance that don't pay benefits

except under rare circumstances.

They're going to have to pay a little more to get actual insurance with real benefits instead of paying for the privilege of pretending they had insurance.

But, keep on rooting for it to fail! We need you guys to help drive publicity.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

5. Purveyor/ person who deals in particular goods

Syn. Peddler, hawker

[Purveyor]

9. I selected that screen name with care as it is spot on. Thank you for posting. 'Pretzel_Warrior'

seems quite fitting for you as well, indeed.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

3. As a percent of total insurance coverage, those

Having plans discontinued because the insurance fails to meet minimum definitions of what insurance is would be quite small.

Nonetheless, ACA won't force the person onto another insurance company's plan. If the person likes Kaiser insurance, they can keep it. They'll just have to go for a plan that includes reasonable coverage.

[geek tragedy]

4. Here's the kind of 'insurance' they're losing:

Just a tragedy such fine offerings aren't going to be available:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3934920

Outpatient Services
Office visit:
Not covered
Lab, imaging, and testing:
Not covered
Outpatient surgery or procedure (in doctor's office):
Not covered
Outpatient surgery or procedure (in hospital-based setting or ambulatory surgery center):
$500 copay

Inpatient Hospital Care
Inpatient care:
$500 copay per day

Maternity
Delivery and postpartum care:
Not covered

Emergency Care
Emergency Department:
$250 copay

Ambulance service
20% coinsurance

Prescription Drugs
Generic drugs (maintenance/other) (up to a 30-days supply) :
Not covered
Brand drugs (up to a 30-days supply):
Not covered

Other
Transplants and related services:
Not covered

[russspeakeasy]

6. What do you mean, "what's the big deal"?

That website is SATAN'S work. It will block out the sun and dog's won't come when they are called .

[spanone]

7. big deal is republicans got bashed for two weeks and the m$m is making up time on democrats

[SoCalCisco]

8. Red States refused to create own Exchanges yet have most without Healthcare

9 of the 10 Poorest states in 2013? Red Southern states with most without healthcare and forced over to Federal Exchange.

How many of them have own Exchange? ONE. Kentucky.
Why? DEMOCRAT Governor smart enough to hire Price Waterhouse & Univ. of Kentucky to do cost/benefit analysis of having own Exchange? Results: "Mr Governor, you'd be crazy not to. Will create 17,000 jobs and save millions each year."