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Originally Posted by Robbie
He is basically saying that 2.5 million people will just stop working. And be on the govt. dole.
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No, not at all. Lots of people work ONLY because they need healthcare. Because of changes in the laws, they will no longer have to work to get healthcare and can retire or just not work.
Again, my wife is a perfect example. My wife has a pre-existing condition, and if we got healthcare on our own it could thousands just for her along. Instead, my wife works and the costs are much more reasonable. The new law changes how people with pre-existing conditions are charged, and it will be much cheaper. The only reason she works is because her healthcare is cheaper through an employer, but now that is not the case.
She won't go on unemployment or food stamps, she'll become a stay at home mom.
Another friend of mine is the same circumstances, although it's both his wife and his son. His wife will no longer have to work. She too will become a stay at home mom.
Young kids too - They can stay on their parents healthcare plans a lot longer, meaning some of them will no longer have to work just to heave healthcare.
This is win win. Two million people will no longer be working for their healthcare benefits without any additional costs to the government, freeing up two million jobs.