Read your own quotations. "Relentlessly rising" means "rising continually over a long period of time." Obamacare was passed just a few months ago.
The status quo is un-sustainable. But now you're blaming the status quo on Obama?
Thats it, keep that head in the sand. Obama can do no wrong.
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/07/18/firms_cancel_health_coverage/
"The relentlessly rising cost of health insurance is prompting some small Massachusetts companies to drop coverage for their workers and encourage them to sign up for state-subsidized care instead, a trend that, some analysts say, could eventually weigh heavily on the states already-stressed budget."
None of the major provisions of Obamacare are in place yet. Those with pre-existing conditions are still locked out. There's no mandate and there are no exchanges. Companies aren't dramatically changing their plans to meet the minimum requirements of Obamacare. So unless you're arguing that insurance companies are doing a preemptive strike, what people are seeing now is the natural trajectory of our current, horrible insurance system.
The cause of the dramatic premium increases is that - more and more - the healthy are bailing out of policies - and going uninsured - because they've become so expensive. That leaves behind those with expensive medical conditions who need their coverage and cannot afford to bail out. That makes the average cost of claims per policy increase, and the insurance companies jack up their premiums to cover these increases. That leads to another round of the healthy bailing out, and so on.
What you have right now is the situation that conservatives strove so hard to preserve - the status quo.
And you were saying something about anecdotal evidence?
Troll
None of the major provisions of Obamacare are in place yet. Those with pre-existing conditions are still locked out. There's no mandate and there are no exchanges. Companies aren't dramatically changing their plans to meet the minimum requirements of Obamacare. So unless you're arguing that insurance companies are doing a preemptive strike, what people are seeing now is the natural trajectory of our current, horrible insurance system.
The cause of the dramatic premium increases is that - more and more - the healthy are bailing out of policies - and going uninsured - because they've become so expensive. That leaves behind those with expensive medical conditions who need their coverage and cannot afford to bail out. That makes the average cost of claims per policy increase, and the insurance companies jack up their premiums to cover these increases. That leads to another round of the healthy bailing out, and so on.
What you have right now is the situation that conservatives strove so hard to preserve - the status quo.
Wow. You honestly think like this don't you? This kind of willfull ignorance really is astounding. That takes some REAL effort on your part to be just this stupid.
Obama is forcing insurers to take in more people and pay more money. That means premiums MUST be increased. Common sense.
So when you post anecdotal evidence, it proves a clear cause and effect relationship. But when someone else posts opposing data, they're a troll.
Even the insurance companies are saying that is not the reason.
lol do you really think they are telling you the truth?
Wow, you righties flipflop more than a fish on dry land. When insurance companies were fighting UHC they are free market capitalist saints who can do no wrong, but the minute they say something contrary to your partisan talking points they are liars who can't be trusted
You guys are a constant source of non-stop comedy gold
Anecdotal evidence. Mine stayed the same.
So do you agree the bill was a failure?That's what happens when you take public option off the table. Insurers know they won't have any competition.
My wifes coverage stayed the same and so did ours. Normally health insurance goes up every year. I doubt anyone could possibly be seeing the effect of the healthcare bill this early. It won't even be fully implemented till something like 2014.
And this is my point for the slow ones around here...
"A quick Google shows average increases this year of 10 percent for group plans and 20 percent for individual plans."
I made my intended point. Perhaps you've read more into my posts than what was actually stated.Since you are so handy with the Google search, how does that compare to previous years?
Or would that mess up your intended point?
Thats it, keep that head in the sand. Obama can do no wrong.
http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2010/07/18/firms_cancel_health_coverage/
"The relentlessly rising cost of health insurance is prompting some small Massachusetts companies to drop coverage for their workers and encourage them to sign up for state-subsidized care instead, a trend that, some analysts say, could eventually weigh heavily on the states already-stressed budget."
http://chippewa.com/news/local/article_27b0ffa2-9fdc-11df-8850-001cc4c03286.html
"EAU CLAIRE If you get health insurance from your employer now, Peter Farrow, Steve Weld and Jeff Kowieski say to enjoy it. In 2014, that could change.
The health insurer, lawyer and accountant have all looked at health care reform, formally known as Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. And on Tuesday, they left over 100 people representing Chippewa Valley businesses with this conclusion: Its a well-intentioned law that falls short."
http://www.thefoxnation.com/health-...es-consider-dropping-employee-health-coverage
"In a stunning revelation Wednesday, several top U.S. corporations are seriously considering dropping employee health insurance coverage in light of what they see as the inevitable consequence of ObamaCare--skyrocketing costs."
All just anecdotal. Nothing is changing. Keep on goose-stepping
I made my intended point. Perhaps you've read more into my posts than what was actually stated.
But don't worry about it...morons do it all the time. Please let me know if this particular point also lacks clarity for you and I'll be happy to embellish.
Ah...former patient. So that's where I know you from!Like if the previous year's general increase was around 10%? Or the year before?
How's your lobotomy laboratory doing in upstate New York?
So his anecdotal experience that his insurance isn't changing somehow equals "Obama can do no wrong".
Ah...former patient. So that's where I know you from!