CNN: Obamacare Is The Best!

Paying more? "Really that's nothing new." Longer waits? "You may have already been waiting a bit."

On Sunday, in an attempt to salvage the launch of Obamacare, CNN.com ran a lead piece listing “12 things to know about your plan.” The piece is an ode to Obamacare posing as an objective journalistic take on the Affordable Care Act. For example, Americans learn that Obamacare is “all about me.” What does that mean? CNN.com doesn’t explain. But they do list off the wonders of Obamacare.

For those who get health insurance through work, “news about Obamacare marketplace computer problems and people getting letters saying they're losing their coverage -- that doesn't affect you.” Or, if it does affect you, it’s only to make your life better: “You may notice that information packet is a lot easier to read and the different plans are a lot easier to compare. You've got Obamacare to thank for that, since it is now mandatory that these companies communicate clearly about what they have to offer.” What about elevated costs? Sure, it’ll cost more, but stop complaining: “Your plan will probably take a little more out of your check next year, but really that's nothing new.” Forget President Obama’s promises of cheaper care. Now, it’s just cheaper-than-it-supposedly-would-have-been care.

CNN does admit that “you may have to wait a little longer for an appointment” from a doctor. But, says, CNN, stop complaining: “You may have already been waiting a bit.”

Small businesses, say CNN, are impacted – but so what? They were already paying for insurance:

If you do employ more than 50 people, chances are you already offer insurance to your workers -- 90% do -- and business owners who are happy with their insurance plan can stick with it. In fact, many insurance companies are offering discounts to clients who renew their policies.

CNN.com even says that the technology is spectacular:

If you can get into the website, you can sign up for a policy through Healthcare.gov. There's also a phone number to call: (800) 318-2596 (TTY: (855) 889-4325). The number is staffed round the clock. Information is available in more than 150 languages.

So won’t Americans be mad about all of this? CNN.com says no, quoting Jonathan Gruber, a spokesperson for Obamacare:

Studies show people are politically riled up about all this change in health insurance, but when it comes down to it, Gruber said the sky won't fall next year and things should get better.

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