Starbucks Billionaire: You Can’t Have Healthcare Or College

[Mr Puggsly]

Megiddo said:

Mr Puggsly said:

If you're poor (around or under $20K a year) you probably qualify for free healthcare or a big subsidy.

Not if they live in a state governed by sociopaths like Texas which did not expand Medicaid. Subsidies are not available for the poorest out there.

Instead of reading bullshit I decided to check the website myself.

I went to Healthcare.gov, put in a Austin Texas zip code, put in $20K for expected income. That qualifies for $299 a month subsidy which virtually covers a health plan.

It would still cost you about $200 a month out of pocket for a good plan (low copays and deductible). Frankly, that's pretty reasonable. You could even pay $2.63 a month for a plan that has a high deductible ($5000) but low copays. Or $80 month for something better but cheaper than the superior $200 a month plan, etc. Hence, if you're relatively poor the government is already catering to you in some form.

Last edited by Mr Puggsly - on 13 August 2018