Is Obamacare collapsing? West Virginia may be a part of its demise.
The state's Democratically dominated executive and legislative branches enthusiastically signed on for the Obamacare exchange plan. Only one provider, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, is available.
West Virginia Metro News reports that only 1,200 of the expected 20-25,000 participants have been registered. They also have concerns that not enough healthy and young people are interested in the program.
Obamacare's success hinges on young people paying out more and using less care. Many have chosen to take the tax penalty rather than pay for insurance they do not think they will need.
Some conservatives fear that Obamacare collapse was not only predictable, but planned. They believe that the ultimate goal is a nationalized health care system with mediocre care for the masses and high quality only available for those who can pay in cash. It is unlikely, however, that voters will trust the same people who bungled Obamacare to make further drastic changes.
House Republicans have offered to meet with the president to discuss solutions, according to The Hill. The White House has, thus far, brushed them off.
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