Tag Archives: aca

Americans Don’t Want Senate’s Health Care Plan, But It’s Unclear What They Do Want

Posted on July 13, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

This is from my friend John Hooker: OK guys — this is a must-read. It contains what you need to know about American public opinion on health care. Don’t forget, health care affects everyone and encompasses almost every aspect of … Continue reading →

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Promises Made To Protect Preexisting Conditions Prove Hollow

Posted on June 23, 2017 by bcolbath42

KAISER HEALTH NEWS — REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH By Jay Hancock and Rachel Bluth June 23, 2017 Congressional Democrats joined activists on May 4 for a rally to urge not to replace the Affordable Care Act. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) Senate … Continue reading →

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Do or Die on Trumpcare

Posted on June 13, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Senate Republicans want to rush a vote on Trumpcare in JUNE, whether they have the votes or not. The deciding moment may be near.   Since much of this is behind closed doors and interest groups such as doctor associations, hospital … Continue reading →

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Rep. Zeldin Requesting your Opinion!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Contributed by Max Plesset MD – retired physician Mr. Zeldin’s email: This week, the American Healthcare Act was introduced in the House to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. You can read the bill here… … Continue reading →

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Medicine for the One Percent

Posted on April 21, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

We always suspected this: a new study clearly shows that the richer you are, the longer you live in the US of America (Wall Street Journal). This is no small difference! The top 10% (richest) people live on average 10 … Continue reading →

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The ACA seems to be working…

Posted on March 24, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Robert Reich discusses the ACA which seems to be working.  But there is a lot that needs fixing.  Above all what needs fixing is the oft deceitful misinformation.  Read on here!  Contributed by Arlene Coulter.    

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Signing up for ACA (Obamacare) before March 31st!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

If you are in the East Hampton, NY, area, you can walk in to the East Hampton Health Care Foundation at 200 Pantigo Place this Friday March 21st.  Professional insurance enrollers will help you sign up on line.   They … Continue reading →

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Tears for Liz

Posted on March 20, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

My friend Liz was an intense supporter of the ACA.  There was a good reason.  She had her health insurance canceled back in 2005 when she was stricken with a nasty cancer.  Chemotherapy nearly bankrupted her.  But she survived. She … Continue reading →

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Confused by Obamacare ? For Suffolk County Residents, read on…

Posted on February 9, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Confused?  Not sure how it may benefit you?  Not sure how much it will cost? If you are anywhere near Southampton, Riverhead or Hampton Bays,  here are 3 seminars coming up:  Layman’s terms.  Resource guide to local enrollers. Wed Feb … Continue reading →

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The Costs of Obamacare Insurance to YOU.

Posted on February 8, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

I have been hearing horror stories about prohibitively expensive Obamacare insurance quotes.  So together with my friend Sheila, we logged on to the NY State Official Health Plan Marketplace and pretended to be shopping for insurance right here in Suffolk … Continue reading →

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Need help to sign up for Obamacare?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

If you are anywhere near East Hampton on the Southfork this is a great place: East Hampton Health Care Center for appointments with an “enroller” on Mon and Fri call Julia Fuentes  631 294 2921 Nancy Moraga Martinez  631 291 … Continue reading →

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How to sign up for ACA Healthcare Insurance WITHOUT problems on the Southfork

Posted on January 30, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Millions of Americans and documented residents now have the chance to get quality care that they can afford. 1. If you need help, financial assistance is available. 2. You can’t be denied coverage, regardless of your health 3. You choose … Continue reading →

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Opting out of Medicare Expansion is costing lives: over 7,100 deaths nation wide!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by maidstonejewelry

Interesting study (by a Harvard medical student).  It is an estimate of the total numbers of people that will be covered by insurance with/without medicare expansion.  They they use prior estimates of how non-coverage translates in to real death rates. … Continue reading →

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How Many Young Invincibles does the ACA need?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

What numbers really are needed to make the ACA sustainable? This is a big concern of Rep. Tim Bishop’s and others who fear that too few healthy young people paying in to offset older, sicker enrollees, may drive premiums higher … Continue reading →

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Republican Converts to Obamacare

Posted on January 23, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

It is strange how I have been hearing about right wing oponents of Obamacare. When they get really ill, and the situation is life threatening, some of them convert to Obamacare supporters.  Its interesting to read these stories (I think).  … Continue reading →

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Bail-out of the Insurance Industry?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

The Huffington Post has a nice Wendell Potter article addressing how exactly we “bail out” the insurance industry.  The Pot Is Calling the Kettle Black in This Feigned Obamacare Outrage Here are the highlights: … In many cases, insurers refused … Continue reading →

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Is Your Medicare Safe under Obamacare?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

50 Million Americans have Medicare (including me) and we have been targeted by scare tactics! So some of us may be worried about the changes under ACA (Obamacare) and what that will mean for our Medicare coverage. This months AARP … Continue reading →

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What is in it for YOU if you are still uninsured?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Apparently the latest research has shown that close to 40% of the uninsured still don’t know that they can now get health insurance for themselves and their families. It is really simple: All plans must cover the basics: doctors bills, … Continue reading →

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Financial Assistance for ACA Health Care Insurance (Obamacare)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Over the weekend, I was shocked to read this: Nearly seven out of 10 uninsured people don’t know that financial assistance may be available for anyone looking for coverage through the new health insurance marketplace. The reality is, about six … Continue reading →

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Enrollment Coordinator Speaks About ACA (Obamacare)

Posted on January 13, 2014 by D. Posnett MD

Liz Munsky is a Long Island based ACA enrollment coordinator.  She is giving a FREE presentation on how to sign up hassle free for health care (ACA, Obamacare).  So if you need help this is FOR YOU! Tuesday  Jan 14, … Continue reading →

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