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Offline thundley4

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Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« on: November 14, 2012, 10:14:13 PM »
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Flex Spending Accounts Cut in Half

So I did my 2013 benefit enrollment today, which I'm very grateful I'm able to do, and the maximum amount I could put in tax exempt flex spending health account has been lowered from 5k to 2500. I have 2 dependents on my policy and we went thru the 5k this year by June.

And my company made sure I knew this was due to Healthcare Affordability Act. Didn't realize this was in the law and I'm just wondering if anyone knows why? Is the idea that revenue will be higher if less income is tax exempt? Sucks for me, but if it makes the plan work....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021821714

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1. You may not need it

Since more will be covered by insurance. Check ups, for example, will have no deductibles.

Riiiight!

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3. $2500 is the limit effective 1/1/2013 but...

I don't even get to pay my premiums pre-tax as a federal annuitant, let alone an FSA.

Another small bonfire bitching about ObamaCare.  Yes, DUmmies Obama reduced the amount that can be put into Flex Accounts.  He also eliminated OTC drugs like cold medicine, and aspirin/ibuprofen.  Someone has to pay for medicare. Surprise!!!  It's people with jobs that pay taxes.
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Re: Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2012, 10:20:06 PM »
And so it begins.
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Offline Chris_

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Re: Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 10:21:10 PM »
This is news?  I've known about the healthcare savings account cut since Obamacare went into law.

I guess DUmmies really do have to pass the bill to find out what's in it.  Meanwhile, the rest of us are ****ed.
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Re: Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2012, 10:23:01 PM »
We have to pass it to see what's in it.

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Re: Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2012, 10:24:53 PM »
$5,000 in tax-free savings compared to $2,500.

I miss George Bush.
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Re: Welcome to ObamaCare, solefty.
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2012, 10:32:41 PM »
I sense the DUmmie's fear that he may have just screwed himself by reelecting Jug Ears! It is like the aroma of fresh baked Toll House cookies to me!

Suffer DUmmie! You voted against your own interests and the interests of the country. Now reap your whirl-chickens.

Discover the meaning of the word "consequences!"
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