This Fourth of July, families across the nation will gather around hot dogs (or their favorite vegetarian alternative) and potato salad to spend some quality time together, watch fireworks and reflect on the holiday’s meaning. But as much as we love our families – and we do, seriously –we don’t always agree when it comes to current events, like last week’s Supreme Court decision upholding tax credits that help make insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) more affordable for millions of people.In the interest of familial harmony, here are a few points I'd suggest instead:
Misinformation about the ACA is everywhere, and there’s been a lot of money spent to spread that misinformation – as much as half a billion dollars in ads, according to one 2014 estimate. Not surprisingly, many Americans still don’t know how changes the law made to insurance and the health care system can help improve their lives.
You should be prepared when Aunt Janine says something like, “Obamacare hasn’t helped anyone!” So here are a few points to remember during this long holiday weekend:
- Don't talk about Obamacare
- Have a bratwurst and an icy cold beverage of your choice
- Enjoy the fireworks
- Go out and take a nice day trip somewhere if you'd like
- Take some pictures of the family not talking about Obamacare
- Don't talk about Obamacare
Happy 4th, everyone!
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