The case against Obamacare subsidies

Philip Klein:
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Were the case to succeed, it would mean that dozens of state governments opposed to Obamacare could significantly narrow its scope by refusing set up exchanges, thus preventing residents from claiming subsidies. In those states, employers wouldn't be penalized for failing to offer qualifying insurance (which is triggered by workers seeking federal subsidies), meaning that anti-Obamacare states could become more attractive to businesses trying to get around the employer mandate. It would also increase pressure on Congress to undo the individual mandate.
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It would be a real test of what works and what does not.  As people and businesses flee Obamacare states it would be a real test for Democrats in blue states.  On the other hand if people flocked to those states to take advantage of the plans it would put more of a strain on the blue state budgeting process.

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