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Re: SCOTUS LIVEBLOG - Obamacare Mandate Survives-Part 2
So? You pay a bit more when you're young and a bit less when you're old. That's probably a good thing since you're working and more able to pay it when you're younger.
Honestly these scenarios about people trying to change their level of coverage to game the system seem a bit far fetched to me. I mean, sure, I'm sure some people would try it. But most people just don't operate that way. Regardless though, the minimums ensure that all plans cover the kinds of catestrophic things that cost a lot of money, so you can't really do that.
Charging more not based on better care/coverage or higher risk but simply because it is "fair" is nonsense, nothing more than income redistribution, using the GUISE of the "private" market to "level the field". Obamacare is simply a tax on the young/healthy to pay for care of the old/obese/sick, and nothing more.
So? You pay a bit more when you're young and a bit less when you're old. That's probably a good thing since you're working and more able to pay it when you're younger.
The mandate means NOTHING if I may by the cheapest possible policy (or pay the fine, if it is less), then AFTER I get sick/injured "upgrade" it to the BEST possible plan (no pre-existing condidtion can be considered), paying very high monthly premiums, ONLY until treatment is completed and then reverting back to the cheapest available plan.
Honestly these scenarios about people trying to change their level of coverage to game the system seem a bit far fetched to me. I mean, sure, I'm sure some people would try it. But most people just don't operate that way. Regardless though, the minimums ensure that all plans cover the kinds of catestrophic things that cost a lot of money, so you can't really do that.