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Obamacare proponents

Will you opt for the public plan when it passes?

  • Yes

    Votes: 7 43.8%

  • No

    Votes: 9 56.3%
  • Total voters
    16
  • Poll closed .
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Will you get on the public plan when it passes? We all know we support, or oppose the bill, so let's keep that to a minimum.
 
Depends on my situation at the time. I would not actively switch to it, but if I need insurance, then yes.
 
apdst said:
Will you get on the public plan when it passes? We all know we support, or oppose the bill, so let's keep that to a minimum.
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I most likely will.

But I'm not yet convinced that a public plan is actually going to pass; I think the odds are still against it.
 
apdst said:
Will you get on the public plan when it passes? We all know we support, or oppose the bill, so let's keep that to a minimum.
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I'm going to opt for the same Plan, that Congress has.:lol: What do you think my chances are?:mrgreen:
 
Kandahar said:
I most likely will.

But I'm not yet convinced that a public plan is actually going to pass; I think the odds are still against it.
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Oh, it's going to pass. You can bet on that.
 
apdst said:
Oh, it's going to pass. You can bet on that.
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I have no doubt that significant health reform will pass. Whether or not it will include a public plan is very much in doubt, as I'm not sure there are 60 votes in the Senate. I'd give it less than 50-50 odds.


But if it does, I will probably participate in the public option. I currently have an individual plan that I do not trust at all. I'm absolutely convinced that if I had a serious illness, the insurance company would do everything they could to find an excuse not to pay, kick me off the plan, or raise my rates to unaffordable prices.
 
C. Don't know.

Bill has not passed. Would like more information about public option if and when bill passes.
 
By the way, when making polls, it is usually a good idea to have an "other" option, or an "I don't know" option. I could not vote, since for me it is situational.
 
I currently do not have health insurance of any sort.

I am a younger person (20-30 range) who is less likely to need health insurance.

So I chose not to acquire any.

This may or may not be a good idea.

If I decide to get health coverage, I would prefer a plan which only covered unforeseen problems, and then only over a set amount.

For example, if any of my medical issues would cost me over, say, $500, my insurance plan would cover them.

However, I do not have any idea where I could acquire such a plan.
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In regards to a potential public plan, I'm really not sure what I would do.

I personally am currently opposed to it, based on second or third-hand information.

As a result of this, I would be inclined to avoid it on basic principle, but that could change.

Further, I do not think a bill containing a "public health insurance" plan would pass through congress.

There is simply too much opposition to it.
 
The Mark said:
I currently do not have health insurance of any sort.

I am a younger person (20-30 range) who is less likely to need health insurance.

So I chose not to acquire any.

This may or may not be a good idea.
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It's not. When I was 23, I had to have my gall bladder taken out, which is inpatient surgery. You would be scared at the bill you would end up with from something as simple as that.
 
Redress said:
By the way, when making polls, it is usually a good idea to have an "other" option, or an "I don't know" option. I could not vote, since for me it is situational.
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You're not going to have a choice, as to whether, or not, you choose the public plan, so there's no need for an, "other", option.

I'm simply trying to find out how many of the bill's supporters are totally confident in the legislation to join the plan right away. We'll all be on it, sooner, or later.
 
How could you make such an important choice without the crucial facts, namely how much it costs? I will certainly consider it compared to my current plan, but the devil is in the detail. If it offers me a $1500 deductible for $50 a month with no hidden catches, consider me sold. However, I doubt it will be that obvious. Most likely, it will simply be yet another plan to look at for comparison shopping.
 
apdst said:
You're not going to have a choice, as to whether, or not, you choose the public plan, so there's no need for an, "other", option.

I'm simply trying to find out how many of the bill's supporters are totally confident in the legislation to join the plan right away. We'll all be on it, sooner, or later.
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Well congrats on joining Palin. I see you wish to follow in her footsteps of being ignorant, misinformed, dishonest, and a shameful liar?

I wonder though, do you honestly believe this is the case with a public option, meaning are you this ill informed? Or are you this shamelessly dishonest? Before you even bother to answer, go educate yourself so as to not embarrass yourself further.
 
apdst said:
You're not going to have a choice, as to whether, or not, you choose the public plan, so there's no need for an, "other", option.

I'm simply trying to find out how many of the bill's supporters are totally confident in the legislation to join the plan right away. We'll all be on it, sooner, or later.
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Sure there is, two examples of why have been included in this thread. depends on situations, and not sure until the bill is in a final version. Neither is covered by "yes" or "no".
 
sam_w said:
Well congrats on joining Palin. I see you wish to follow in her footsteps of being ignorant, misinformed, dishonest, and a shameful liar?

I wonder though, do you honestly believe this is the case with a public option, meaning are you this ill informed? Or are you this shamelessly dishonest? Before you even bother to answer, go educate yourself so as to not embarrass yourself further.
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Moderator's Warning:
The rhetoric needs to be toned down. Debate the topic and not the other poster's personal being. Anymore of this and infractions and thread bans will ensue. If you want to engage in personal attacks make your way to the basement.
 
Redress said:
Sure there is, two examples of why have been included in this thread. depends on situations, and not sure until the bill is in a final version. Neither is covered by "yes" or "no".
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The bill is a yes, or no. Therefore, the poll is yes, or no. Folks who don't have insurance will be fined. You know that, yes?
 
apdst said:
The bill is a yes, or no. Therefore, the poll is yes, or no. Folks who don't have insurance will be fined. You know that, yes?
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I know that has nothing to do with the topic. I also know that until a final version of the bill arrives, it's impossible to say for sure what I would do, and until I know what my situation is in 2013(?) when the bill takes effect, I won't know for sure what I would do. You don't allow for either of those situations in your poll.
 
Redress said:
I know that has nothing to do with the topic. I also know that until a final version of the bill arrives, it's impossible to say for sure what I would do, and until I know what my situation is in 2013(?) when the bill takes effect, I won't know for sure what I would do. You don't allow for either of those situations in your poll.
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I agree with you on all these points.

That said, I have major issues with the current bill, and hope changes are made to it before it passes (if it does at all).
 
I don't really support it in the sense that I understand it and am for it but I think it's in the government's best interest to have a populace that doesn't worry about getting sick and not being able to afford health services so I understand it's importance. However if it passed : No, I probably wouldn't switch from what I have now to what the government is offering. This plan "Obamacare" from my understanding is for people who would otherwise be screwed if we left it up to the market. I'm lucky enough to be able to afford doctors.
 
Well, let's see.....I'm lucky enough to not be named Kennedy, so I'm going to see my an addition tax burden of 20% or more to pay for it, which will pretty much eliminate my ability to buy private insurance, which won't exist anyway...so where's my friggin' choice in the matter?
 
Redress said:
I know that has nothing to do with the topic. I also know that until a final version of the bill arrives, it's impossible to say for sure what I would do, and until I know what my situation is in 2013(?) when the bill takes effect, I won't know for sure what I would do. You don't allow for either of those situations in your poll.
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What we know is what's in the bill. The Dems wanted to pass the bill as is a couple weeks ago, so you'll have to pardon me if I'm not as confident as you are in the final product being a reasonable piece of legislation. But, you're right, it has nothing to do with the thread.
 
Scarecrow Akhbar said:
Well, that redefines "freedom of choice", doesn't it?
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Freedom is one of those failed policies that PBO has been talking about. It's obvious that they're going to do away with freedom, because it's apparent that it doesn't work.
 
If I was theoretically an American, yes I would opt in.
 
Since my insurance company decided not to pay for my husband's cancer treatment, yes, I would be thrilled to find an affordable insurance plan which will not cherry pick and refuse to pay for things they interpret as a "pre-existing condition"! In other words, I would be grateful to pay for insurance that actually comes through when we need it.
 
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