5 ObamaCare Failures This Week (September 2nd – September 9th)
September 9, 2013
After a mini-hiatus, we are back with our regular feature exploring just how much of a “train wreck” ObamaCare really is. Though we may not have posted in a few weeks, it doesn’t mean that there was a lack of bad news. In fact, we saw everything from thousands of Tennesseans kicked off their insurance to the Obama administration spending $12 million in taxpayers dollars to prop up the failing law.
With just 21 days until ObamaCare is officially implemented, here now are 5 ObamaCare failures from the week of September 2nd to September 9th.
1. Would $12 Million Convince You…?
As polls show President Obama’s healthcare law still massively unpopular, his administration announced plans for a $12 million ad buy in 13 states. Aren’t there better uses of taxpayer funds than trying to prop up a failing law?
2. If You Like It, You Can Keep It…Kind Of
The New Hampshire Union Leader announced last week that Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the only insurer approved to operate within the ObamaCare exchange in the state, cut a dozen hospitals from its health plans to comply with the new law’s regulations. Looks like Granite Staters may have to travel a lot further to see a doctor…
3. Thousands Of Tennesseans Dropped From Healthcare Program
Last week, WTVF reported that the State of Tennessee will be ending CoverTN, a program that gave healthcare access to thousands of Tennessee families, because of ObamaCare’s federal guidelines. The program will soon leave approximately 16,000 residents off their current plan.
4. Covenant Health System Faces Layoffs
According to local news station, KCBD, a Texas hospital system laid off 49 employees in the aftermath of ObamaCare. The hospital, Covenant Health Systems, announced it will see a $12.5 million decrease in reimbursements due to new regulations and cuts in Medicare.
5. 258 And Counting…
