Impact of Obamacare on health insurance availability for parents?

[dpsingh]

Does anybody think health insurance will get affordable for parents once Obama's health plan comes into force in 2014?

 

[dr_rks]

I dont think so.

 

[tabaliya]

I dont think so.

Yes, not a fat chance in hell. I would think it would get even more expensive!

AP

 

[dpsingh]

People will be able to buy individual health insurance at group rates from the exchange. Hopefully the rates will be set by the government in the exchange. It's like getting ration from the ration shop.

 

[dr_rks]

Problem is that parents are usually above 65, where Medicare kicks in for regular Americans. Insurance companies do not deal with private insurance for people above 65 and not many are willing to provide for new insurance.

May be becoming a bigger pool nationwide may instill some competition and it may become cheaper.

 

[tabaliya]

Problem is that parents are usually above 65, where Medicare kicks in for regular Americans. Insurance companies do not deal with private insurance for people above 65 and not many are willing to provide for new insurance.

May be becoming a bigger pool nationwide may instill some competition and it may become cheaper.

At least in MN there are several plans offered by Blue Cross of MN for people over 65. Yes, the rates tend to be higher but at least there are plans available.

AP