Here’s a story that should have received a bit more attention earlier this week, but since it involved a failure in Obamacare, evidently it wasn’t really news. But, if you’re one of those people who … [Read more...]
Surprise – Obamacare costs you money
The Democrats who jammed through Obamacare in 2011 – remember, not a single Republican vote for this massive new social welfare policy – promised that it would reduce health care … [Read more...]
Obamacare co-ops falling like dominoes
One of the many indications of the failure of President Barack Obama’s signature legislative achievement - the (UN)Affordable Care Act - is the fact that only one third of original state agencies … [Read more...]
Another example of government incompetency courtesy of the WA health exchange
A recent state audit report indicates Washington’s Obamacare health exchange has not been fully reimbursed by the state and federal Medicaid program. In fact, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange … [Read more...]
WA Democrats endorse single-payer healthcare system
Socialist Bernie Sanders’ influence on the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) official policy platform is clear. The party’s platform includes calls for a national $15 minimum wage, the abolition … [Read more...]
Promises made about the (Un)Affordable Care Act, and where we are now
When President Barack Obama jammed through his signature healthcare law, he (and his fellow Democrats) made quite a lot of promises. They included, but are not limited to: “If you like your … [Read more...]
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler wants companies to divest from fossil fuels
Health insurance companies that sell individual policies in our state are seeking to increase their rates by an average of 13.5 percent in 2017. To be exact, companies’ rate increase requests range … [Read more...]
Health insurance companies request huge rate increases
Washingtonians soon may be hit with more proof of Obamacare’s failures. Health insurance companies that sell individual policies in our state are seeking to increase their rates by an average of 13.5 … [Read more...]
Democrats will have to explain Obamacare rate hikes before election
Last month, UnitedHealth Group announced it would withdraw from the Obamacare exchange. The insurance company’s decision promises to leave a large hole in the Washington State Health Exchange. As … [Read more...]
UnitedHealth’s departure leaves large hole in WA insurance options
One of the nation’s largest health insurance companies just delivered a big blow to the Obamacare exchange marketplace. UnitedHealth Group, which did business in 34 states last year, announced it is … [Read more...]
Obamacare penalty jumps to $695 in 2016
The federal penalty for having no health insurance is will jump to a whopping $695 per year or 2.5 percent of taxable income (which ever is greater) in 2016. That’s a jump from $325 or 2 percent of … [Read more...]
Onizuka’s many failures as CEO of our state’s health exchange
Earlier this month, Washington Health Benefit Exchange (HBE) leader Richard Onizuka announced he would step down by the end of August. Onizuka has headed the Exchange since its launch in … [Read more...]