Larry-
Thanks for the good vibes, but I have studied this pretty carefully and, though I can't say that I have read the legislation (like you
) I have read enough to know that I can buy insurance on the Health Exchanges for about $15K for me and my family. This is for the "Gold" plan, for me, at my age, my wife, my kid, in my zip code. The numbers have been published. What I don't know today, but should tomorrow, is what the "fine print" (aye there's the rub) in the policies are. Based on my projected retirement income, I will get about a $10K subsidy (
http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/). This works for me mostly because I have a dependent (and will until I can get to Medicare age).
So yes, it does have a lot to do with those in retirement, but not yet Medicare eligible. And without O-care, I would not really (comfortably) be in good enough shape to buy medical insurance, but with it , I am.
Whether it will "escalate" or not is debatable. IMO, competition and increasing the pool to everyone will make it work.
I have always been responsible and have had health insurance since I was born. It's time for everyone to have it.