Friday, April 11, 2014

The Health Insurance Saga

What a year it has been for health insurance. As many a liberal says, including me, why do the republicans fight so hard to keep people from having health insurance? I don't need to rehash the whole thing here. There arguments include that it is socialism and that Obama is a dictator. The truth be told, the repubs couldn't find their way out of a paper bag.

Let's just say that the ACA is now the law of the land, and thank goodness. Is it ideal? Is it perfect? No, but it is the first step in the right direction. People will now be able to get the health insurance they need without regard to health or employment. It is a good day indeed.

When I became self employed a year ago, I had to buy my own health insurance. I looked
for health insurance quotes and found a good priced one for me. That was before the ACA came into effect. I have been told I can keep my policy for another year, which is good. The equivalent ACA policy would be about twice as much. But am I ticked off by that? No! If I needed it, I would buy it. And maybe the prices will come down or even out. But at least we are moving in the right direction regarding heath care.

A Lot Has Happened!

My life has changed a lot this past year--new job, traveling almost nonstop, and continuing to try to be a mom to my niece. All while trying to improve my financial situation and have a social life too. My subhead remains relevant. I am still traveling at 5,000 miles a minute, even though the pieces I am juggling are slightly different from when I started the blog.

But what I haven't done so much this past year is write on my blog. And I have missed it! I have lots to say on current issues, and I plan to get back to work at expressing them. And I hope you will leave comments, so we can have a conversation!