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> The ACA market place is supposed to reduce those costs Except it didn't and I question whether it was even supposed to. Costs were known to go up, they just
by kodablah 8y ago
> The ACA market place is supposed to reduce those costs
Except it didn't and I question whether it was even supposed to. Costs were known to go up, they just mandated discounts for some types of consumers. There is no provider negotiation because the laws targeted the demand side and forced requirements upon them (consumers and insurers) and left the supply side unchecked (providers).
> Having more customers is not a prelude to higher prices.
Having more customers using your insurance is going to raise prices. The argument is not bogus.
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