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| Number of Obumblecare waivers climbs above 1,000 |
| 2011-03-07 |
| The number of temporary healthcare reform waivers granted by the Obama administration to organizations climbed to more than 1,000, according to new numbers disclosed by the Department of Health and Human Services. HHS posted 126 new waivers on Friday, bringing the total to 1,040 organizations that have been granted a one-year exemption from a new coverage requirement included in the healthcare reform law enacted almost a year ago. Waivers have become a hot-button issue for Republicans, eager to expose any vulnerabilities in the reform law. |
| Posted by:Beavis |
| #9 The future of ObamaCare hangs on the 2012 election. Without the waivers, people would see the real cost of this program and The One would go down in flames. Once he wins the 2012 election, nothing can be done to stop it and he can safely let the waivers expire. Smart move on his part. |
| Posted by: Caesar Snuter1559 2011-03-07 22:59 |
| #8 I personally believe the entire point of Obamacare is the waivers. You have to earn them (with political contributions or votes). If you don't deliver, you will find your competitors have a decisive advantage over you. "Rules for thee but not for me" |
| Posted by: Frozen Al 2011-03-07 17:34 |
| #7 Do you really think the Unions would ever be under the obligation of Obamacare? (As Beneficiaries -- yes but actually having to pay for it - that's for the other guy - just like it is now). |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2011-03-07 12:25 |
| #6 --Isn't this 'waiver' a year-to-year approval by HHS ?? At some point, (after 2012 election??), would you think that HHS will not allow renewal waivers and everyone would have to participate?? Am I all wet?? |
| Posted by: Tom--Pa 2011-03-07 12:15 |
| #5 Equal Protection means what? |
| Posted by: Clyde Sleager3535 2011-03-07 11:46 |
| #4 This law and all who signed it is a joke. All who signed this law should be charged with a conspiracy to commit fraud. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2011-03-07 11:41 |
| #3 This law and all who signed it is a joke. |
| Posted by: newc 2011-03-07 10:46 |
| #2 With such a well established precedent, the next President could offer a general waiver to the entire US population. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2011-03-07 09:58 |
| #1 Great news! Keep them coming. We'll "waiver" this piece of garbage right into the rubbish bin. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2011-03-07 08:57 |