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CBS News: HealthCare.gov pricing feature can be off the mark

MaggieD said:
I don't believe that.
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I can believe it could be wrong. But double the cost? It's possible, but...

If this turns out to be true, God help anyone associated with this site. This would be so much worse than the glitches the site has had so far.

And, if this turns out to be true, it would kill any positives the program has so far.

I'll wait to see what happens before jumping on the "You gotta be ****ting me!" bandwagon.
 
AlabamaPaul said:
Why not? It's due to trying to make pricing estimates available before going through the entire application process...
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There are only TWO things that effect the cost of a policy under Obamacare: age and smoking/nonsmoking. An estimate that's wrong in light of the only two variables is ridiculous.
 
MaggieD said:
There are only TWO things that effect the cost of a policy under Obamacare: age and smoking/nonsmoking. An estimate that's wrong in light of the only two variables is ridiculous.
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Not when there are only two age groups presented...
 
You mean they aren't able to give an accurate estimate without knowing how old you are or if you smoke?

Gee, didn't see that one coming! :roll:
 
sangha said:
You mean they aren't able to give an accurate estimate without knowing how old you are or if you smoke?

Gee, didn't see that one coming! :roll:
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Yeah, not getting an 'accurate estimate' from heathcare.gov...I guess we should've seen that one coming...:roll:
 
Dickieboy said:
But Maggie, I posted a screen shot of the 'generic' quote now available on the other thread...
http://www.debatepolitics.com/off-t...en-thru-healthcare-gov-14.html#post1062450579

which stated a bronze plan (BCBS in S network) for us is $381/mo and I've posted previously our quote outside the exchange for a similar bronze plan (BCBS in S network) at ~$850/mo...

I DO believe it...AS I'VE SEEN IT!
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Dickieboy, this thread is about the estimate being shown on the healthcare.gov site being just half what the real cost is . . . pretty much opposite of your personal example.
 
MaggieD said:
Dickieboy, this thread is about the estimate being shown on the healthcare.gov site being just half what the real cost is . . . pretty much opposite of your personal example.
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Uh, my 'real' quote was ~$850 my 'estimated' cost (on HC.gov) is $381...are you arguing that my estimated is LESS than half of the 'real cost'? Perhaps I am confused...?
 
Beaudreaux said:
I can believe it could be wrong. But double the cost? It's possible, but...

If this turns out to be true, God help anyone associated with this site. This would be so much worse than the glitches the site has had so far.

And, if this turns out to be true, it would kill any positives the program has so far.

I'll wait to see what happens before jumping on the "You gotta be ****ting me!" bandwagon.
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If the two of you watch the video it explains exactly why it's double. The website quotes for people "50 and older" are calculated at exactly 50 years old. If that shopper is in their 60s the actual cost will be double. Why is this so hard for you folks to believe?
 
Dickieboy said:
Uh, my 'real' quote was ~$850 my 'estimated' cost (on HC.gov) is $381...are you arguing that my estimated is LESS than half of the 'real cost'? Perhaps I am confused...?
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Oh, Lordy. No, I'm the one that's confused. I think I even misread your post the other day you were talking about. Thanks for straightening me out. I believe it now, that's for sure. Yikes!!!

Mea culpa.
 
This can't be true and even if it is and then brought to Obamas attention...NO ONE And I mean NO ONE will be more frustrated than him, and then he will double down and bring in his A team to fix it. Nothing to see here or worry about...
 
MaggieD said:
Oh, Lordy. No, I'm the one that's confused. I think I even misread your post the other day you were talking about. Thanks for straightening me out. I believe it now, that's for sure. Yikes!!!

Mea culpa.
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I totally misread his earlier post as well. Oops. Sorry Dickieboy.
 
jmotivator said:
If the two of you watch the video it explains exactly why it's double. The website quotes for people "50 and older" are calculated at exactly 50 years old. If that shopper is in their 60s the actual cost will be double. Why is this so hard for you folks to believe?
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Having an open mind isn't the same as not believing it. One thing in favor of the story, is the source. I seriously doubt that any of the big three would say anything bad about ObamaCare if there was any doubt about its truth.
 
MaggieD said:
Oh, Lordy. No, I'm the one that's confused. I think I even misread your post the other day you were talking about. Thanks for straightening me out. I believe it now, that's for sure. Yikes!!!

Mea culpa.
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Beaudreaux said:
I totally misread his earlier post as well. Oops. Sorry Dickieboy.
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Thanks guys...but the original point remains...WTF was the point in adding this 'estimated premium' to HC.gov after the rollout? AND how much did WE pay for that?...! are we suppose to feel better now?
 
Dickieboy said:
Thanks guys...but the original point remains...WTF was the point in adding this 'estimated premium' to HC.gov after the rollout? AND how much did WE pay for that?...! are we suppose to feel better now?
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They quickly added that because people couldn't get through the registration process to sign up. And they built it so one had to sign up before they could get estimates. They were trying to do what they should have done three years ago. Two separate processes . . . one to shop . . . one to sign up.

What idiots.
 
Dickieboy said:
Thanks guys...but the original point remains...WTF was the point in adding this 'estimated premium' to HC.gov after the rollout? AND how much did WE pay for that?...! are we suppose to feel better now?
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I don't know about you, but I'm not gonna buy something without knowing what it costs, first.
 
MaggieD said:
They quickly added that because people couldn't get through the registration process to sign up. And they built it so one had to sign up before they could get estimates. They were trying to do what they should have done three years ago. Two separate processes . . . one to shop . . . one to sign up.

What idiots.
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Yeah, but the data is WRONG! What good is it?

idiots indeed...now the 'word' is the administration is considering waving the fine for ? time...why exactly did we have a shutdown???
 
MaggieD said:
They quickly added that because people couldn't get through the registration process to sign up. And they built it so one had to sign up before they could get estimates. They were trying to do what they should have done three years ago. Two separate processes . . . one to shop . . . one to sign up.

What idiots.
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I can understand the need to sign up, or at least give all your information, so that the software (insurance companies) can give you quote, before you buy in.

At least that's the way I think it was meant to work. But this thing is so screwed up, I doubt a reasonable explanation can define the real reason.
 
Further, it is being 'reported' by some who HAVE been able to navigate the website there is no way to assure that your medical providers are part of the policies available...I see this 'delay' happening and for much longer than previously imagined...
 
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