Affordable Care Act - Simplified?

[JohnH]

My daughter, who works in an industry directly affected by the Affordable Healthcare Act, told me about this set of animated explanations concerning the legislation. Overall, it's a fairly balanced presentation and probably something I'll send to clients who inquire about it. Your mileage may vary...

http://kff.org/health-reform/video/health-reform-hits-main-street/

http://kff.org/health-reform/video/youtoons-obamacare-video/

[Jack from Ohio]

My daughter, who works in an industry directly affected by the Affordable Healthcare Act, told me about this set of animated explanations concerning the legislation. Overall, it's a fairly balanced presentation and probably something I'll send to clients who inquire about it. Your mileage may vary...

http://kff.org/health-reform/video/health-reform-hits-main-street/

http://kff.org/health-reform/video/youtoons-obamacare-video/

Sorry, I entirely disagree. Far too much pertinent information left out. The first video is WAY TOO OLD to be believed at all.

Much political spin. "After all, somebody has to pay for it."

[JohnH]

Maybe, maybe not. It's more accurate than much of the discussion we've had on this forum from both side about the issue. Insofar as the videos are concerned, they're painting with a pretty broad brush. One person's pertinent info is another's talking point (or choke point).

But the fact is, somebody does have to pay for it. We won't turn people way from emergency rooms even if they can't pay. So somebody is already paying for it.

[Guest Taxed]

>>> But the fact is, somebody does have to pay for it. We won't turn people way from emergency rooms even if they can't pay. So somebody is already paying for it.

That was precisely the reason according to Gov. Mitt Romney ( R ). For the MA Romneycare model. And I can still remember him quoting the Heritage Foundation's position on individual mandate.

He did not seek reelection but this is etched in stone in the history of our state.