So, do you think this is good news for America, for taxpayers, for the millions of working Americans paying far more than $100 for their coverage, for those on Medicare who pay more than $100 a month?
Does this make health care affordable?
Dept. of Health & Human Services 2-9-15
“Almost 6.5 million consumers qualify for an average tax credit of $268 per month through the Health Insurance Marketplaces
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released today a report outlining the impact of advanced premium tax credits on premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Almost 6.5 million individuals in the 37 states using the HealthCare.gov platform are estimated to qualify for an average of $268 per person/month in advanced premium tax credits.
Among consumers who are signed up for 2015 coverage to date in the 37 HealthCare.gov states, 8 in 10 could choose a plan with a premium of $100 or less after tax credits, based on available options”.
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