Passage of Obamacare and the Difficulty of Using State-Based Exchanges

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Passage of Obamacare and the Difficulty of Using State-Based Exchanges

The passage of Obamacare was initially unpopular, but has become widely accepted over time. Ben Nelson, a senator from Nebraska, played a crucial role in passing Obamacare by securing important sweeteners. However, he was subsequently voted out of office. Using state-based healthcare exchanges, such as Obamacare exchanges, is extremely difficult and compares to entering a mental institution. Navigating these exchanges without being a broker is nearly impossible and the system is consistently challenging to use.

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