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EdmondDantes_

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9. They buy insurance via the ACA plans with a subsidy like employers give

Reply to yaesu (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 02:02 PM

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https://nolabels.org/the-latest/how-members-of-congress-get-their-health-care/

That's where the problem lies. Any of us getting insurance through our employer is likely getting a major chunk paid for, something in the range of 70-85%. So congresspersons and their staff on the ACA plans are getting that employer share while the average ACA user isn't. And those of us on employer plans are seeing a smaller premium rise than if we were footing the entire cost directly.

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How many of you, or your close family, are going without health insurance this year? [View all] lostnfound Monday OP

We are better off than most: I have VA and my wife has caddilac insurance from being retired CIA. ... marble falls Monday #1

My granddaughter is going from $189 Tree Lady Tuesday #2

Shocked that it will cost so much for a 28 year old. That's incredible. Nt lostnfound Tuesday #7

That's how much the subsidies Tree Lady Tuesday #12

I bet the politicians caving to tRump over the shutdown on false promises have damn good health insurance. nt yaesu Tuesday #3

They buy insurance via the ACA plans with a subsidy like employers give EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #9

Mine is covered, so to speak, by my employer DFW Tuesday #4

We have Swedish healthcare, we do not use private insurance: Celerity Tuesday #5

Most enlightening and insightful post, thank you. Nt lostnfound Tuesday #6

yw Celerity Tuesday #8

I'd encourage you to at least get a short term insurance policy. Ms. Toad Tuesday #10

Thanks for sharing good advice. EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #11