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Originally Posted by Bucco
Understand that the Affordable Care Act has many many tentacles and many companies are trying to "get ready" as best they can.
One article I read right before the Supreme Court decision on the act spells out a bit...
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"A little-discussed ramification of Thursday's landmark Supreme Court health care decision is that it could make things harder for the nation's heaviest workers.
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These practices have been going on in the private industry for years. Nothing new... unless of course you are talking about government funded programs!
Besides, it is not a penalty, it is called underwriting and rating. Common procedures in the insurance industry... always has been!!!!
Why shouldn't the government adopt practices that are common in private industry? Would you rather they jack up premium across the board for everyone?