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US Healthcare Farce

Obama said - everybody should have access to affordable healthcare - and set in process the Affordable Care Act. This requires everybody to have health insurance. In order that those not so well off can get it, the act provides for funding to help those in need. Those that refuse to get healthcare get fined by the IRS to the tune of $500.

I can't get healthcare.

On the 18th of November 2013, I started a Healthcare.gov account. It has steadfastly refused to let me submit an application ever since.

At the beginning of March, 2014, I noticed the site claims that my identity has not been verified. A number was given on the website to call to get my identity verified. It turned out to be Experian (the credit rating agency). I spoke with them and they said "yes, you exist in our system but we cannot verify your identity because you've never taken out a loan". So because I'm smart, I can't get my identity verified. I rang the healthcare.gov number and was taken through the entire process of application by phone. Then I heard nothing - absolutely nothing.

On the 14th of March I had a nasty email from healthcare.gov
You may have received a notice stating that there was an application inconsistency when you tried to apply. An application inconsistency means the information you provided on your application doesn't match information we use to check what you are eligible for.Your notice also may have asked you to send in proof of certain information from your application, like your income.We want you to know that even if your eligibility determination notice asks you to provide additional information or documents to the Marketplace, you should still continue to choose and enroll in a health plan. The Marketplace will work with you to provide additional information or documents and resolve the inconsistency, but we don’t want paperwork to delay you from getting covered.If you've already resolved your application inconsistency, then you are another step closer to getting quality, affordable health coverage.Click here to return to your account and complete your enrollment online.Or, call 1-800-318-2596 and a trained customer service representative can help you enroll.  We’re committed to making sure you get the quality, affordable health coverage you need.Your last chance to enroll for 2014 coverage is March 31.The HealthCare.gov Team
I have given them all the information I can - in the spaces provided and given them honest, accurate information. It doesn't seem to matter.

On the 16th of March 2014 I rang again and was told that I was ineligible because my income was too low and that I had to fill in and send off a form requesting exemption from healthcare due to low income. I don't want to be exempt from having healthcare. I want healthcare. I want this affordable healthcare they talk about.

On the 16th of March 2014 I filled in an application to get Medicaid coverage and they could not verify my identity either.

On the 16th of March 2014 I filled in an application to get healthcare using the dc.gov website and they could not verify my identity either.

Strange how the IRS wants me to pay taxes since I don't seem to exist.

I can guarantee this - when they want to fine me next year for not buying health insurance - I'm damned well not paying that fine. I'll go to court over it and even jail if need be. I cannot get coverage if they refuse to give it!

Comments

  1. SherryMarch 16, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    And let us not forget that some states are not going to use the plan. so some of us who can not afford it will be with out insurance or we will have to forget about paying rent and other bills to be able to have insurance to to the tune of almost $500.00 a month.. who can afford this? I say it is a racket, a scam.

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  2. ZephodMarch 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Nobody knows how many people like us are unable to obtain health coverage due to some system glitch or other or have been denied healthcare (like I have) until we are all in jail for not having healthcare and not paying the fine for not having it. They'll have to let all the murderers and rapists loose to make room for people that can't afford healthcare.

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