Obama Care Reflection

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From my perspective. From past posts here, it is obvious that I am a big fan for improving social welfare. A continued improved medical system is part of that. Obama care pro's and con's. I am sure that some are quite unhappy with the system and some have to pay a higher premium. I have a pre-existing condition, including chronically back problems and a coronary disease. When I was laid off by a large international printing company, I lost a great insurance that covered most procedures and meds to a 100% out of pocket expense. For some time I could not afford to pay for expenses or risk loosing my house. Either I pay for mortgage or cover my medical expenses. Thanks to Obama Care I am able to continue to pay my mortgage and have a reasonable

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