(December 3, 2013 at 1:37 am)earwaxyness Wrote: I'm lucky enough to have private insurance through my employer. Unfortunately some of my family isn't so lucky. My parents (aging but not eligible for Medicare) found a "bronze plan" that is going to cost them over $800/month. They couldn't find anything cheaper. As much as I like the idea of nationalized healthcare (and trust me, working in the medical field and seeing firsthand the ridiculous misuse of the system, I do), it does seem that at least for some Obamacare isn't affordable. Just my two cents.
What state do they live in? If one that declined the funds for Medicaid, intended to help offset the cost of launching the program, then yes -- their premiums are higher than in states that accepted the money.
Also, is that the cost before subsidies? Are they eligible for subsidies? If yes, then it will make a big difference, I think. If no, then they're doing ok and can afford it.
