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"Unlike plans sold on the exchanges, these options — some sold by major insurers, others by small companies or nonprofits — can deny claims with few or no legal rights for consumers to appeal. The plans are not required to cover 'essential health benefits,' such as preventive care, and can impose annual or lifetime caps on benefits."

https://kffhealthnews.org/health-industry/alternative-health-plans-growth-sharing-ministries-short-term-aca-premiums/

#healthcare #ACA #obamacare #insurance #CostsOfCare #RuralHealth #USpol

Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution - KFF Health News

Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. Consumer advocates dismiss the plans as "junk insurance,” while proponents say patients need alternatives to pricey marketplace options.

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Zuri (he/him) ❌️👑 | 🕐 CET 3d ago

#JasonStanley calls the "Lost-golden-age syndrome" "The mythical past", he furthermore lists:
– Victimhood ("Instead of protecting American citizens, they chose to cover it up and even accelerate the invasion.")
– Law and order ( #ICE)
– Dismantling of public welfare and unity ( #SNAP, #ObamaCare, #Medicaid, #MediCare, medical research cuts, #MeaslesEpidemic)

6/6

#SNAP_benefits #MedicaidExpansion

QUINNSCOMMENTARY 3d ago

Who benefits from tax breaks in the Internal Revenue Code

Complaining about taxes is in vogue these days. We think we pay too much and others (mostly the wealthy) pay too little. Yes, there are different types of taxes, but the big one is federal income taxes. Our perception of what we pay is sometimes misleading. Some people think they pay the percentages shown in the tax brackets (marginal rates). In reality it is our effective tax rate that matters. Average Effective Federal Tax Rates by Income Group The effective tax rate is the average […]

https://quinnscommentary.net/2026/05/30/who-benefits-from-tax-breaks-in-the-internal-revenue-code/

Who benefits from tax breaks in the Internal Revenue Code

Complaining about taxes is in vogue these days. We think we pay too much and others (mostly the wealthy) pay too little. Yes, there are different types of taxes, but the big one is federal income t…

QUINNSCOMMENTARY

Bruce Mirken 6d ago

#RFKJr lies about the cause of #Obamacare enrollment declines https://share.google/do0ng4ztueD1fJeyA

RFK Jr., states at odds over cause of Obamacare’s enrollment declines

Trump administration officials point to their work on fraud as the reason for dropoffs while states and insurers blame higher premiums.

Politico

Bich Nguyen May 26

"The dueling narratives are taking place ahead of the fall midterms as Democrats attempt to persuade voters that President Donald Trump and his policies are to blame for rising costs across the economy — with health care at the top of the list. Republicans are countering that they are saving Americans money by going after fraud that Democrats have long overlooked — and showing results."

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/25/obamacare-affordability-premiums-fraud-midterms-looming-00930051

#healthcare #ACA #obamacare #medicaid #insurance #CostsOfCare #USpol

RFK Jr., states at odds over cause of Obamacare’s enrollment declines

Trump administration officials point to their work on fraud as the reason for dropoffs while states and insurers blame higher premiums.

Politico

KillBait News May 18

How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households

📰 Original title: The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/how-the-medicare-surtax-affects-middle-and-upper-income-households.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world

#economy #medicare #taxes #obamacare

How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households

The article discusses the 0.9% Medicare surtax, a relatively obscure tax introduced under the Affordable Care Act in 2013, which could surprise many taxpayers. This surtax applies to high earners, with married couples paying it on income exceeding $250,000 and single filers over $200,000. Unlike Social Security taxes, the surtax is not clearly displayed on paychecks, leading to unexpected tax bills for dual-income households where neither spouse individually crosses the threshold. For example, a couple earning a combined $330,000 may only discover their surtax liability during tax filing, creating frustration. Politically, this tax is appealing because it allows lawmakers to raise revenue for Medicare without cutting benefits for seniors. The article warns that what starts as a 'tax on the rich' can gradually expand to affect upper-middle-class families, highlighting the potential for tax creep. Democrats may emphasize this tax during elections as a measure to fund Medicare, appealing to public support for protecting seniors' healthcare. The broader implication is that as Medicare funding becomes an increasing fiscal challenge, hidden taxes like this one may grow, affecting households who do not consider themselves wealthy but still face substantial tax burdens.

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KillBait May 18

How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households

📰 Original title: The little-known Medicare surtax may hammer millions in Obamacare tax battle

🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️

View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/how-the-medicare-surtax-affects-middle-and-upper-income-households.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#economy #medicare #taxes #obamacare

How the Medicare Surtax Affects Middle- and Upper-Income Households

The article discusses the 0.9% Medicare surtax, a relatively obscure tax introduced under the Affordable Care Act in 2013, which could surprise many taxpayers. This surtax applies to high earners, with married couples paying it on income exceeding $250,000 and single filers over $200,000. Unlike Social Security taxes, the surtax is not clearly displayed on paychecks, leading to unexpected tax bills for dual-income households where neither spouse individually crosses the threshold. For example, a couple earning a combined $330,000 may only discover their surtax liability during tax filing, creating frustration. Politically, this tax is appealing because it allows lawmakers to raise revenue for Medicare without cutting benefits for seniors. The article warns that what starts as a 'tax on the rich' can gradually expand to affect upper-middle-class families, highlighting the potential for tax creep. Democrats may emphasize this tax during elections as a measure to fund Medicare, appealing to public support for protecting seniors' healthcare. The broader implication is that as Medicare funding becomes an increasing fiscal challenge, hidden taxes like this one may grow, affecting households who do not consider themselves wealthy but still face substantial tax burdens.

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Egberto Willies May 10

Steve Rattner Exposes How Trump Quietly Sabotaged Obamacare and Crushed Working Families

Healthcare costs are exploding after the Trump-era ACA sabotage. Steve Rattner explains who pays the price and why it matters.

#ACASubsidies #AffordableCareAct #healthInsurance #healthcare #healthcareCrisis #healthcareReform #medicaid #MedicaidCuts #MedicalDebt #MedicareForAll #msnbc #obamacare #PoliticsDoneRight #ProgressivePolitics #republicans #SteveRattner #Trump #WorkingFamilies https://wp.me/p1OjMZ-oUF

Voteinorout 🇺🇸May 6

Millions are losing #Obamacare coverage as ACA subsidies expire, with signups dropping by 1.2 million. Insurers predict a 20% decline, leaving 5 million without insurance. This shift is attributed to the Republican Congress allowing credits to lapse, raising healthcare costs.⁠
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The New York Times highlights that coverage could fall from 24 million to 19 million. Critics argue that despite promise... https://instagr.am/p/DYAA0_WkfBA/