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freshwest

(53,661 posts)
8. I didn't even go to the website, but live in a blue state. We have a good state website for info.
Sat Oct 26, 2013, 11:09 PM
Oct 2013

The various companies have been advertising to get us to pick them in the exchanges. So there is more information out there thanks to the exchanges being set up. You might want to check out private insurers, as they are now having to compete with exchanges.

I'd been quoted various supplementals, medigap, etc. policies over the years. There was no way I could afford them!

A friend who just retired and signed onto to the company of their choice, and few other people made recommedations for a company that covers most of my state.

They advertised meetings at community centers and a friend and I went to see what it was. I did not expect something I could afford. The brochures said $0 premium, deductibles, etc and I just could not believe it.

Then after an overview, we looked at the books they had, and everything I wanted did not have a premium. I told them I had certain providers that were a deal breaker for me, and that I needed to have any other things in my zipcode.

And the results after a few days were worth it all. I had my doubts up to the very last minute when I asked a representative to come to my place today.

She made sure I got all I needed, went on the websites, and all the different provider lists as I could not get anything to come up on my computer (not the ACA's fault, my computer) and was about to give up.

I did mention that for me, even if it didn't work, I wanted to see it work for the most vulnerable and poorest Americans that were and are getting help through the ACA.

As she left I said I hoped this would lead to a more humane America, and that she was part of that.

I just don't know what the situation is in the red states. I didn't qualify for Medicaid, but ended up I got as a good of help, for no more than what I've paif for basic Medicare.
Not sure how this works with a red governor at all. Our past governor and our most recently elected one ran on the ACA.

If this doesn't work out, it's all the more reason to GOTV in your area and see it makes a difference.

Good luck!


That's GREAT! I registered, but couldn't access the site. napi21 Oct 2013 #1
I didn't even go to the website, but live in a blue state. We have a good state website for info. freshwest Oct 2013 #8
Freshwest, I'm not clear on whether you were working through Medicare or not? enough Oct 2013 #43
I didn't either mimi85 Oct 2013 #49
I'm on Medicare A & B. It was all I could afford. I could not the Part D. freshwest Oct 2013 #53
Way to go! silverweb Oct 2013 #2
Thanks! freshwest Oct 2013 #9
Oh my dear freshwest, sheshe2 Oct 2013 #3
Thanks, sweet. My heart feels at ease! freshwest Oct 2013 #10
I cried when I saw your thread, freshwest. sheshe2 Oct 2013 #12
Thanks! The representative kept stressing the words 'affordable care.' You know what that is... freshwest Oct 2013 #17
"The representative kept stressing the words affordable care" sheshe2 Oct 2013 #18
Makes me cry, too! So many will be helped. freshwest Oct 2013 #35
As an Enrolled Medicare Beneficiary Did You Simply Add a Part D Prescription Drug Plan or Move to Indykatie Oct 2013 #4
I went to a new plan that will accept my basic Medicare A & B premium to cover D without a premium. freshwest Oct 2013 #11
That's great! I think of Nancy Pelosi, too, and how hard she worked to help pass this. The Wielding Truth Oct 2013 #5
Keeping hard at the goal, she was, all of them were. Despite death threats, etc. freshwest Oct 2013 #13
Congratulations! Lefta Dissenter Oct 2013 #6
The Wanker refused the expansion? I knew he was bad news, but that's simply deranged. At least a few freshwest Oct 2013 #14
Thanks, freshwest Lefta Dissenter Oct 2013 #42
Sounds really good, fresh.. so Cha Oct 2013 #7
As soon as the default demons were pushed back, I decided to take PBO at his word when asked about freshwest Oct 2013 #16
"The default demons" damn Cha Oct 2013 #21
TY and YW. I had to make the income matter clear, as I said, to not waste their time or mine... freshwest Oct 2013 #23
I would expect this.. but so nice to have it confirmed from a Cha Oct 2013 #31
Kick! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #15
That is so great FreshWest. Yes prescriptions applegrove Oct 2013 #19
Thanks, Applegrove! freshwest Oct 2013 #20
freshwest, congratulations! SoapBox Oct 2013 #22
TY, and good with your Mom, there! I once had great coverage with my company. freshwest Oct 2013 #25
CALL IN if you can't log in! Hulk Oct 2013 #24
Luckily, I didn't have to call or log in, and don't do Faux. But that's good advice for some. Thanks freshwest Oct 2013 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Oct 2013 #26
First, I didn't go to the website or call. I sought out insurers who were seeking to expand. freshwest Oct 2013 #30
From the DCCC - Stand With OBAMACARE Tx4obama Oct 2013 #27
Ooooooo...nice! SoapBox Oct 2013 #47
freshwest, could you please tell me pnwmom Oct 2013 #29
I went personally to see my doctors and asked if they were 'providers' to that network. They were. freshwest Oct 2013 #33
Thanks, Freshwest! I'm so glad everything worked out so well for you! n/t pnwmom Oct 2013 #34
Hope you can find what your family members need, as well! freshwest Oct 2013 #36
UPDATE from the White House Tx4obama Oct 2013 #32
Thanks, Tx4obama! All the tech saavy folks can have at. I did it the low-tech way, no other choice. freshwest Oct 2013 #37
The link I posted takes folks to a list of 'local' places to go to get help to sign up in person Tx4obama Oct 2013 #38
Terrific! That is going to reach a lot of people who really need the help. How about you make an OP? freshwest Oct 2013 #39
I did earlier today, link below Tx4obama Oct 2013 #40
Great! Just bumped it. Hadn't seen it. freshwest Oct 2013 #41
Wow. ucrdem Oct 2013 #44
very happy for you Whisp Oct 2013 #45
Kick! n/t sheshe2 Oct 2013 #46
Hooray! IrishAyes Oct 2013 #48
Yup, I feel like that's me in that pic, getting the Obama hug I always wanted! freshwest Oct 2013 #50
Congrats Fresh! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #51
Congrats Freshwest! giftedgirl77 Oct 2013 #52
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