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Originally Posted by Abby10
I think the point that gomoho is making is that our country is headed into deep financial trouble because of the exact scenario that she presents. She is correct that assets are not taken into consideration, so a lot of people who are early retirees are eligible. Many people in there 50's and early 60's who have lost their jobs prematurely due to downsizing, the changing economy, etc, are now eligible for insurance through the ACA with a subsidy. The problem is that it is beginning to put such a huge strain on the funding available for this program that it most likely will not be able to sustain itself. The better solution would have been an effort to keep people employed, thereby obtaining their insurance through their employer until medicare kicks in. I will stop here as I don't wish this to get political. This is a very important conversation and one that I would like to see continue with the sharing of ideas and experiences. Thanks again to the OP for starting this thread.
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Well, I do have a dog in this fight. Wife and myself will be retiring early and will need the ACA to bridge us over to Medicare. The ACA makes this possible. I know what I'm about to say will **** many people off for a variety of reasons, but here goes.. I've never taken a handout from any person or government entity, I served in the USN as was my duty. I feel that with all the malingerers taking handouts I'll stick my hand out just this one time. Hell, I could be dead in five years, I just want to retire a little bit earlier.