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valarltdThe bill is not perfect. It's barely acceptable.
On the other hand as someone whose kids have pre-existing conditions and whose writing partner is a childless adult with minimal income, this may be a lot better than what we were having last year.
It eases my worries a little if I can carry my kiddo on my insurance until she's 26 (8 more years) and she can't be refused for her own.
And getting Naomi in to see a real doctor for her multiple health problems, since she'll be covered under medicaid in 2014, will also be of the good.
Mudd's had his usual whine of "but how are we going to PAY for it?" I responded with my usual, "I have no idea, but every other civilized country manages it. Maybe now we can get health outcomes better than Sierra Fucking Leone."
It's a start.
On the other hand as someone whose kids have pre-existing conditions and whose writing partner is a childless adult with minimal income, this may be a lot better than what we were having last year.
It eases my worries a little if I can carry my kiddo on my insurance until she's 26 (8 more years) and she can't be refused for her own.
And getting Naomi in to see a real doctor for her multiple health problems, since she'll be covered under medicaid in 2014, will also be of the good.
Mudd's had his usual whine of "but how are we going to PAY for it?" I responded with my usual, "I have no idea, but every other civilized country manages it. Maybe now we can get health outcomes better than Sierra Fucking Leone."
It's a start.
