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SilverBear

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So you're talking about a bug in the system? Probably NY specific too.

It may be a bug.

Or... "maybe" "the system" is picking up two people at the same address from another source.

But "the system" is providing no information as to why I am being denied. And the phone people have no insight.

Bug? Conflicting info? I do not know. They do not know. What am I supposed to do???

If I knew it was a bug, I'd be patient :lol: and wait it out a few days.


ETA:
I am finally able to do some income editing in the system. Let's see what happens once I change income a tad. Maybe it'll shake it loose.
 
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Let's see... where am I at this point...

... driveway being re-sealed (for free) due to merde-y first job
... attempt yet again to get ACA plan prices
... accept 2014 landscaping quote
... accept exterior door work (assorted things) quote
... catch up on eMail
... wait (and wait and wait) for "last night"'s carving photos :glare:


While I do have rates for my preferred provider (in the event I decide not to go Medicaid), it appears I will need to pay full shot (no subsidy) if I do NOT go through the website... and then get subsidy refund in April 2015 at tax time.

"Why?" you may ask?

Because I answered ONE question wrong online.

"Why can't you fix it?" you may ask.

Because the system does NOT allow it. The answer is (currently) cast in stone.

"Why can't they make the change for you?" you may ask.

Because they are not allowed, nor will they ever BE allowed, to DO that FOR us.

"Will they ever allow you to change it?" you may ask.

By December 15th when the site will be fully functional. (Problem is, December 15th is the deadline for signing up through the website.)

"What is the question that is currently cast in stone that totally :censored:ed everything up?" you may ask.

"Do you want financial assistance in paying for your health care premiums in 2014?" STUPID STUPID STUPID me thought "financial assistance" was equal to "subsidy" (which, of course, I want) or even "tax credit" (which I would want, too). What they meant by "financial assistance" was, in essence, Medicaid. Once you say YES to that question, you are locked out, forever, in being able to buy a provider plan through the exchange.


I am unhappy.

I would highly doubt that you are the only one to answer that question that way, Bear. Hopefully when the dust settles (somewhat), they'll rethink the deadline/stone writing.

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I thought you were locked out because you said you 'wanted assistance' or whatever; where the question was actually geared toward Medicare (-caid?) and not the subsidy?

No... they now added a "hoverable question mark" that specifically says "tax credit" which equals "subsidy". So my answer of "yes" is correct.
 

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I assume (yeah, I know :rolleyes: ) that both Blu and Skycig have their products produced in China (at least the hardware). Why aren't BT companies doing the same - consult with the Chinese manufacturers to produce "proprietary" (connections, fittings, batteries(?), etc) - instead of buying up "middlemen" ('brands')?
 

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Q: In recent years, hookah bars have become a popular trend in the U.S. Is smoking a hookah harmful compared to cigarettes?

A: The smoke from a hookah is water cooled, so it doesn’t feel as harsh, but it’s not filtered, so the smoke still has the same toxins in it. Basically, while you think it’s not as harmful, it actually could be more harmful because it’s easier to inhale and not cough. The second thing is, in the hookah, they put the tobacco in the bowl and place a piece of charcoal on top of it to keep the tobacco lit. So not only are you inhaling the tobacco, you’re inhaling the charcoal fumes directly into your lungs. In some countries, like in India or Egypt, where the hookah pipe is shared, smoking the hookah is associated with tuberculosis because people are passing TB from one to another on the mouthpiece.


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Yeah, but they could use their own brands for marketing - e-Newport wouldn't be a bad ploy (then maybe the wife would actually switch :D).

I think they are trying to distance the e-cig from the tobacco. Some have formed separate companies. A smart move legally, particularly for a product without a lot of history and testing.
 
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