I sure hope "It's not really a mandate!!" is not the best talking point we've got.

[Zenlitened]

I completely understand the need for a mandate, I really do.

But this clumsy kind of Newspeak some folks are trotting out now... is it really going to convince anyone that HCR deserves their support?

:shrug:

[HughMoran]

1. "Starting in 2014, most Americans will be required to buy health insurance or pay a penalty."

Starting in 2014, most Americans will be required to buy health insurance or pay a penalty.

* The penalty will be phased in, starting at 1 percent of income in 2014, and rising to the maximum of $2,085 for a family in 2016.
* American Indians don’t have to buy insurance. Those with religious objections or a financial hardship can also avoid the requirement. And if you would pay more than 8 percent of your income for the cheapest available plan, you will not be penalized for failing to buy coverage.
* Those who are exempt, or under 30, can buy a policy that only pays for catastrophic medical costs. It must allow for three primary care visits a year as well.

mandate
–verb (used with object)
10. to authorize or decree (a particular action), as by the enactment of law.
11. to order or require; make mandatory: to mandate sweeping changes in the election process.

I dunno :shrug:

[bigwillq]

2. What's considered "financial hardship"?

:shrug: Cause I am sure a heck of a lot of people would consider themselves in that group, me included.

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

3. Hard to tell where anyone is going to be financially in 2014. n/t

[bigwillq]

4. Does it say

what they will use as a guideline or cutoff point to determine what a "financial hardship" is? :shrug:

[stray cat]

5. Currently I am mandated to pay for everyone without health insurance

WE have had a mandate for years!