Health Care Debate - Bradenton, FL

[Bill Brown]

It's just plain stupid

[Clear the Way]

What the average person will have to actually pay for this manditory Health Insurance, as per page 137 of the bill is a chart that creates percent levels according to annual incomes.

The FPL (Federal Poverty Level) for a family of 4 is $22,050. According to the chart on page 137 of the bill, they fall in the 3% range and will pay 661.5 a year for their premium.$55.00 a month.

Ah, but wait it gets better....or worse?

Lets say this family of 4 makes 2x the FPL (Federal Poverty Level) or $44,100 a year. This family falls in the 7% range.

Thier annual premium.....$4,630. Or $385 per month! Ouch! That looks like a car payment.

A family of 4 making upwards of $55,000 a year the rate become 9%,
$66k...10%
$77k...11% and thats the top percentage.

So, a family of 4 that makes a combined income (2 working adults) of $77,000 a year, premiums will be $8,470 per year or $705 per month.

No one over the FPL will be eligible for gov't assistance. Thats all calulated in with the precentages.

Remember folks, if health care passes, "By Law" you will be required to purchase insurance. Don't be duped into thinking it means free healthcare.

[BH Reader]

Just throwing a bone to the low lifes, Breed them democrates!

[TennisGal]

No Way!! This is the USA....