Gracie, just curious. Why don't you see it as good news for us retirees? The way I read it, retirees who need to, can purchase insurance through state- based exchanges. Tax credits will be available. Starting in 2014, insurers must accept all applicants, including anyone with preexisting medical conditions. Until then, retirees with pre-existing conditions will be eligible to enroll in a national high-risk pool and receive subsidized premiums. It appears this is all paid for by a Medicare tax on wealthy taxpayers, and a tax on investment income for individuals with an adjusted gross income above $200,000. So what's not to like?
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