I suspect that, like me, you are not a big fan of Herr Drumpf’s beautiful wall. I have not begun to worry about it too much because I still think it’s a fantasy; there may end up being a fence with increased Border Patrol staffing and technology such as sensors and drones, but I really …
Mushroom Crowd
This morning, Trump told Republican House members “these crowds” will fizzle if they don’t pass the Trumpcare bill. Via CNN: In the single biggest political test of his presidency thus far, the President is looking to carry the Obamacare repeal and replace bill across the finish line. In a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, his …
No Standards = Infinite Possibilities (Open Thread)
Good news, friends: I’ve decided to launch an eponymous upscale fashion and jewelry brand! Those of you who know me in real life might protest, “But Betty, since you’re frequently mistaken for a bag lady, what makes you think you have the fashion cred to pull this off?” Or, “But you have no money, and …
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Still not understanding Oscar’s business model
Oscar Health Insurance is still an enigma to me. I don’t understand their business model. They released their financials a couple of weeks ago and this is the first time I’ve been able to block out enough time to think through them. I am just using their New York state financials as that is their …
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EHB and cost spreading
Milliman has a good paper on the actuarial impacts of Essential Health Benefits(EHB) with actual pricing attached to some of the benefits. Every health plan in 2017 that is offered on Healthcare.gov pays at least 89% of their claims dollars for EHB. The overwhelming majority pay more than 99% of their claims dollars to EHB. …
Tuesday Morning Open Thread: You Repubs Think You’re Sick of This Crap?
If you voted for Trump bc you wanted "insurance for everybody" and worried about a POTUS under FBI investigation, my condolences. — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) March 20, 2017 . Apart from saying I TOLD YOU SO, what’s on the agenda for the day? Even Spicer has had it with Trump's tweets https://t.co/D8sY5grNVm — Glenn Thrush …
On The Road
Good Morning All, This weekday feature is for Balloon Juicers who are on the road, travelling, etc. and wish to share notes, links, pictures, stories, etc. from their escapades. As the US mainland begins the end of the Earth day as we measure it, many of us rise to read about our friends and their …