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Posted: 5/27/2021 12:56:22 PM EDT
[#1]
Sounds like an income tax to me
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Posted: 5/27/2021 3:06:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like an income tax to me An insurance agent described it as a money-grabbing act, since it makes difficult to get the payments (payer only vested after 10 years, and must be WA resident, among other things). So, yeah |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 5:50:56 PM EDT
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Saw this in a friend's Facebook feed today...
https://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/detail/how-to-opt-out-of-coming-payroll-tax |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 5:58:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: An insurance agent described it as a money-grabbing act, since it makes difficult to get the payments (payer only vested after 10 years, and must be WA resident, among other things). So, yeah It is. The actual payments - if you qualify to receive them - are only ~$100/day, which is inadequate to cover contemporary long term care. Keep in mind, your income will have to be at poverty rates to even qualify. Besides, we all know that the revenue will be spent on pet issues as soon as it hits the coffers anyways. I'm working with my agent on a long term insurance plan involving investments with actual returns as opposed to theoretical, qualified stipends. Everyone should be taking charge of planning for their long term care needs anyway, so might as well take the opportunity to do so in a way that benefits yourself rather than the state govt. |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 10:55:40 PM EDT
[#5]
You can't opt out until October when ESD is going to publish the opt-out procedure (not that I trust those clowns that managed to lose a billion to Nigerians).
So there's nothing you can really do at this point. |
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Posted: 5/27/2021 11:22:43 PM EDT
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At least it's easy to opt out. Just buy a policy for a month and then cancel it. Or just sign the paper saying you are already covered by another policy
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Posted: 5/28/2021 9:27:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is. The actual payments - if you qualify to receive them - are only ~$100/day, which is inadequate to cover contemporary long term care. Keep in mind, your income will have to be at poverty rates to even qualify. Besides, we all know that the revenue will be spent pet issues as soon as it hits the coffers anyways. I'm working with my agent on a long term insurance plan involving investments with actual returns as opposed to theoretical, qualified stipends. Everyone should be taking charge of planning for their long term care needs anyway, so Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: An insurance agent described it as a money-grabbing act, since it makes difficult to get the payments (payer only vested after 10 years, and must be WA resident, among other things). So, yeah It is. The actual payments - if you qualify to receive them - are only ~$100/day, which is inadequate to cover contemporary long term care. Keep in mind, your income will have to be at poverty rates to even qualify. Besides, we all know that the revenue will be spent pet issues as soon as it hits the coffers anyways. I'm working with my agent on a long term insurance plan involving investments with actual returns as opposed to theoretical, qualified stipends. Everyone should be taking charge of planning for their long term care needs anyway, so How does this work, and is it worth for retired folks? Both my wife and I are less than 10 years from retirement. Therefore, right now considering the opt-out process, since we would never see any of the money being robbed from us. Another insurance agent said that the purpose of this bill is to fund the State's Medicaid program, which is close to bankrupt. The hurdles and limitations to pay any premiums is intentional, so the State can do whatever with the "insurance" funds. That old saying about socialism only working until it runs out of other people's money confirmed once more. |
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Posted: 5/30/2021 10:42:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How does this work, and is it worth for retired folks? Both my wife and I are less than 10 years from retirement. Therefore, right now considering the opt-out process, since we would never see any of the money being robbed from us. Another insurance agent said that the purpose of this bill is to fund the State's Medicaid program, which is close to bankrupt. The hurdles and limitations to pay any premiums is intentional, so the State can do whatever with the "insurance" funds. That old saying about socialism only working until it runs out of other people's money confirmed once more. I forgot to include that, besides having to be at a certain age & income level to qualify, it's also restricted to WA residents. So, if you move out of state when you retire, then you get nothing for having paid into it, even if you would otherwise qualify. It's not designed to help residents. It's just another revenue stream for the state govt. The payouts are restricted to a statistical % of state residents by design, & are insufficient in any case. |
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Posted: 5/31/2021 2:18:57 AM EDT
[#9]
Is this something we as Washingtonians will get to vote down? Since we sure as shit didn’t vote for it.
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Posted: 5/31/2021 7:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is this something we as Washingtonians will get to vote down? Since we sure as shit didn’t vote for it. Don't know, but I'm sure there will be effort to suppress/sabotage any initiative efforts. Ironically, it actually does create a legitimate motive to square away some form of insurance/investment for long term care, which people have a tendency to just avoid addressing altogether. I'm working on a plan that involves coverage, but with an investment component with provisions to use funds more generally, rather than being restricted solely to healthcare coverage. |
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Posted: 6/8/2021 3:12:44 PM EDT
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Is there anyone that is mounting a legal challenge to this bill?
Anyone? Tim Eyman would be a good candidate to lead a challenge to this and an initiative to roll it back. |
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Posted: 6/10/2021 10:19:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is there anyone that is mounting a legal challenge to this bill? Anyone? Tim Eyman would be a good candidate to lead a challenge to this and an initiative to roll it back. With the "elections" around here and how the votes are "counted", plus the state's supreme court, this has no chance to be overthrown. For folks currently working, it's relatively easy to opt out. However, anyone starting in 2022 or moving into the state next year will be prey to it. As already said, it's just a way the state robbers found to implement income tax, since most of the people being robbed will never collect any benefits out of it, and the money will simply disappear into other stuff. |
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Posted: 6/11/2021 2:07:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is there anyone that is mounting a legal challenge to this bill? Anyone? Tim Eyman would be a good candidate to lead a challenge to this and an initiative to roll it back. Please not Tim Eyman. Anything he touches is dead on arrival |
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Posted: 6/12/2021 2:59:20 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Is there anyone that is mounting a legal challenge to this bill? Anyone? Tim Eyman would be a good candidate to lead a challenge to this and an initiative to roll it back. I believe Tim Eyman has barred from participating in an political activities in Washington State. Todd Ferguson took care of that. |
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Posted: 6/12/2021 8:56:49 AM EDT
[#15]
Kali North at it again.
No end in sight. |
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Posted: 6/15/2021 3:19:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe Tim Eyman has barred from participating in an political activities in Washington State. Todd Ferguson took care of that. Exactly how is that even legal? |
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Posted: 6/16/2021 2:10:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Exactly how is that even legal? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I believe Tim Eyman has barred from participating in an political activities in Washington State. Todd Ferguson took care of that. Exactly how is that even legal? You're going to have to Google it to find out what king of gymnastics they had to do to pull that of. I don't fully understand it myself. I just know they did it. |
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Posted: 6/17/2021 9:13:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're going to have to Google it to find out what king of gymnastics they had to do to pull that of. I don't fully understand it myself. I just know they did it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I believe Tim Eyman has barred from participating in an political activities in Washington State. Todd Ferguson took care of that. Exactly how is that even legal? You're going to have to Google it to find out what king of gymnastics they had to do to pull that of. I don't fully understand it myself. I just know they did it. His dumbass deserved it anyway |
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Posted: 6/18/2021 8:48:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: His dumbass deserved it anyway Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I believe Tim Eyman has barred from participating in an political activities in Washington State. Todd Ferguson took care of that. Exactly how is that even legal? You're going to have to Google it to find out what king of gymnastics they had to do to pull that of. I don't fully understand it myself. I just know they did it. His dumbass deserved it anyway Why is he bad? The stuff I read about him shows him fighting against the rampant taxes in WA State. It's not a surprise that the corrupts want him out. However, what bad thing did he do? |
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Posted: 6/22/2021 6:52:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why is he bad? The stuff I read about him shows him fighting against the rampant taxes in WA State. It's not a surprise that the corrupts want him out. However, what bad thing did he do? He paid himself hundreds of thousands of dollars from his campaign, and also pocketed a $300k kickback from a firm he hired. That's just the two I can remember, there are lots more. He managed to violate pretty much every campaign finance law and admitted to a bunch of them. I'm not saying others don't do the same thing, but Eyman took it to a whole new level and thought he could just tell the court to get lost for twenty years. He thought wrong. The court verdict has 30 pages of his shenanigans detailed. |
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Posted: 6/26/2021 4:47:19 PM EDT
[#21]
Can anyone recommend an insurance agent for long term care insurance? Everett - Seattle - Tacoma area.
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Posted: 6/29/2021 1:09:02 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Can anyone recommend an insurance agent for long term care insurance? Everett - Seattle - Tacoma area. I’ve been looking too. Haven’t found one yet but talked to a insurance broker. They said they are learning about the new law and coming up with a marketing package. The tax is uncapped so the more you make, the more you pay. If you are over $100k per year, it would be financially prudent to opt out and purchase an alternate LTC plan privately. |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 9:36:06 AM EDT
[#23]
It appears that some companies are no longer offering this type of insurance in WA or limiting age groups. The scam is set.
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Posted: 6/29/2021 5:40:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve been looking too. Haven’t found one yet but talked to a insurance broker. They said they are learning about the new law and coming up with a marketing package. The tax is uncapped so the more you make, the more you pay. If you are over $100k per year, it would be financially prudent to opt out and purchase an alternate LTC plan privately. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can anyone recommend an insurance agent for long term care insurance? Everett - Seattle - Tacoma area. I’ve been looking too. Haven’t found one yet but talked to a insurance broker. They said they are learning about the new law and coming up with a marketing package. The tax is uncapped so the more you make, the more you pay. If you are over $100k per year, it would be financially prudent to opt out and purchase an alternate LTC plan privately. My Farmer's agent is setting us up. PM & I'll send contact info. She's all over it. Here's a snip from an email I received from my rep, Ron Muzzall, concerning it: ... This past session we had quite a few bad bills. Being in the minority, we had little chance of stopping the onslaught of policies that drive up the cost of government or shirk our responsibility to provide oversight of state agencies run amok. However, we did have some bipartisan wins. That includes an amendment I sponsored to extend the opt-out period to the long-term care payroll tax adopted in 2019. This long-term care payroll tax was passed in 2019 as HB 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act, requiring that everyone participate in a long-term care program by deducting a 0.58% payroll tax to fund it. This tax rate is likely to fluctuate as the costs and participation become more clear. A significant problem with this program is that the benefits are negligible to the employee relative to how much they’ll be paying, especially for younger workers. In fact, the cost to taxpayers will return a maximum benefit of just over $36,000 per individual. That doesn’t cover much for people needing access to long term care services. Also, the benefits are not portable, meaning you must retire within the state to use them. Fortunately, the Legislature provided a fix to allow people to opt-out. I was proud to sponsor the amendment that extended the date to get an exemption. You can apply for one by attesting that you have a qualifying long-term care insurance purchased before November 1, 2021. You must apply through the Employment Security Department (ESD). Of course, it’s a challenge for government to do anything simply; the opt-out provisions are somewhat restrictive. For example, younger workers under 18 cannot apply for the exemption, and military spouses are not automatically exempt, though active-duty military are considered federal employees, so their pay is exempt. Getting one of these plans can take some time, so if you are wanting to take advantage of this option by purchasing your own plan, the time to act is now! One important thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the implementation of this opt-out is up in the air. There are some hard questions that I know people want answers to now, but unfortunately, it’s a bit of a waiting game. ESD is in the process of formulating these rules. |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 8:08:02 PM EDT
[#25]
This whole thing is fucked up.
So if .mil get exemption for being federal employees does that mean every Fed employee is exempt? My wife wirks for the FAA. What about folks like me not currently working, I guess we are just fucked when we rejoin the work force? |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 10:22:17 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My Farmer's agent is setting us up. PM & I'll send contact info. She's all over it. Here's a snip from an email I received from my rep, Ron Muzzall, concerning it: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Can anyone recommend an insurance agent for long term care insurance? Everett - Seattle - Tacoma area. I’ve been looking too. Haven’t found one yet but talked to a insurance broker. They said they are learning about the new law and coming up with a marketing package. The tax is uncapped so the more you make, the more you pay. If you are over $100k per year, it would be financially prudent to opt out and purchase an alternate LTC plan privately. My Farmer's agent is setting us up. PM & I'll send contact info. She's all over it. Here's a snip from an email I received from my rep, Ron Muzzall, concerning it: ... This past session we had quite a few bad bills. Being in the minority, we had little chance of stopping the onslaught of policies that drive up the cost of government or shirk our responsibility to provide oversight of state agencies run amok. However, we did have some bipartisan wins. That includes an amendment I sponsored to extend the opt-out period to the long-term care payroll tax adopted in 2019. This long-term care payroll tax was passed in 2019 as HB 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act, requiring that everyone participate in a long-term care program by deducting a 0.58% payroll tax to fund it. This tax rate is likely to fluctuate as the costs and participation become more clear. A significant problem with this program is that the benefits are negligible to the employee relative to how much they’ll be paying, especially for younger workers. In fact, the cost to taxpayers will return a maximum benefit of just over $36,000 per individual. That doesn’t cover much for people needing access to long term care services. Also, the benefits are not portable, meaning you must retire within the state to use them. Fortunately, the Legislature provided a fix to allow people to opt-out. I was proud to sponsor the amendment that extended the date to get an exemption. You can apply for one by attesting that you have a qualifying long-term care insurance purchased before November 1, 2021. You must apply through the Employment Security Department (ESD). Of course, it’s a challenge for government to do anything simply; the opt-out provisions are somewhat restrictive. For example, younger workers under 18 cannot apply for the exemption, and military spouses are not automatically exempt, though active-duty military are considered federal employees, so their pay is exempt. Getting one of these plans can take some time, so if you are wanting to take advantage of this option by purchasing your own plan, the time to act is now! One important thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the implementation of this opt-out is up in the air. There are some hard questions that I know people want answers to now, but unfortunately, it’s a bit of a waiting game. ESD is in the process of formulating these rules. Sounds like no proof is needed. You just have to attest that you have your own policy |
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Posted: 6/29/2021 11:57:45 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like no proof is needed. You just have to attest that you have your own policy This is what my financial advisor and I both determined. |
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Posted: 6/30/2021 10:29:12 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like no proof is needed. You just have to attest that you have your own policy Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Can anyone recommend an insurance agent for long term care insurance? Everett - Seattle - Tacoma area. I’ve been looking too. Haven’t found one yet but talked to a insurance broker. They said they are learning about the new law and coming up with a marketing package. The tax is uncapped so the more you make, the more you pay. If you are over $100k per year, it would be financially prudent to opt out and purchase an alternate LTC plan privately. My Farmer's agent is setting us up. PM & I'll send contact info. She's all over it. Here's a snip from an email I received from my rep, Ron Muzzall, concerning it: ... This past session we had quite a few bad bills. Being in the minority, we had little chance of stopping the onslaught of policies that drive up the cost of government or shirk our responsibility to provide oversight of state agencies run amok. However, we did have some bipartisan wins. That includes an amendment I sponsored to extend the opt-out period to the long-term care payroll tax adopted in 2019. This long-term care payroll tax was passed in 2019 as HB 1087, the Long Term Care Trust Act, requiring that everyone participate in a long-term care program by deducting a 0.58% payroll tax to fund it. This tax rate is likely to fluctuate as the costs and participation become more clear. A significant problem with this program is that the benefits are negligible to the employee relative to how much they’ll be paying, especially for younger workers. In fact, the cost to taxpayers will return a maximum benefit of just over $36,000 per individual. That doesn’t cover much for people needing access to long term care services. Also, the benefits are not portable, meaning you must retire within the state to use them. Fortunately, the Legislature provided a fix to allow people to opt-out. I was proud to sponsor the amendment that extended the date to get an exemption. You can apply for one by attesting that you have a qualifying long-term care insurance purchased before November 1, 2021. You must apply through the Employment Security Department (ESD). Of course, it’s a challenge for government to do anything simply; the opt-out provisions are somewhat restrictive. For example, younger workers under 18 cannot apply for the exemption, and military spouses are not automatically exempt, though active-duty military are considered federal employees, so their pay is exempt. Getting one of these plans can take some time, so if you are wanting to take advantage of this option by purchasing your own plan, the time to act is now! One important thing to keep in mind is that a lot of the implementation of this opt-out is up in the air. There are some hard questions that I know people want answers to now, but unfortunately, it’s a bit of a waiting game. ESD is in the process of formulating these rules. Sounds like no proof is needed. You just have to attest that you have your own policy Don't know, but I can't see the D legislature sitting easy knowing you are keeping your money that they'd counted on spending. In any event, the investment set up this plan is offering is appealing & the returns, even conservatively estimated, make for a sound post tax investment plan. I'm heavily invested in pre-tax category holdings, & some of the tax exemptions available for post tax plans like this make it worth pursuing for the long term. |
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Posted: 7/1/2021 11:01:24 PM EDT
[#29]
As I understand it, it does not affect Federal employees??? Ha ha. Fuck you Jay fuck you hard, fuck you without lubrication
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Posted: 8/2/2021 2:35:37 AM EDT
[#30]
So what is everyone doing for LTC?
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Posted: 8/2/2021 11:51:51 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So what is everyone doing for LTC? Saying we got something and opting out. No proof of “something” is required, apparently. Democrats can’t change the law and have it go into effect before Aug 2022. My family will be in Florida by then. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 5:43:40 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It is. The actual payments - if you qualify to receive them - are only ~$100/day, which is inadequate to cover contemporary long term care. Keep in mind, your income will have to be at poverty rates to even qualify. Besides, we all know that the revenue will be spent on pet issues as soon as it hits the coffers anyways. I'm working with my agent on a long term insurance plan involving investments with actual returns as opposed to theoretical, qualified stipends. Everyone should be taking charge of planning for their long term care needs anyway, so And I thought I also read it has a maximum payout of ~$36k (or something like that). This thing is only going to be good for about 6 mos. at a contemporary facility. So that's "long" term? And so young people just getting into the workforce now, will have to start paying or figure it all out now. Funny how there's a maximum payout, but no maximum or limit to how much or how long they'll tax our incomes. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 8:48:44 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Funny how there's a maximum payout, but no maximum or limit to how much or how long they'll tax our incomes. The LTC tax is a loss on investment for just about anyone who bothers to have a job in WA. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 9:59:33 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The LTC tax is a loss on investment for just about anyone who bothers to have a job in WA. LTC = SS. It's a tax by another name, & rest assured that revenue will be - if not already - spent on anything else, & the rate will only go up from here on out to fuel the spree. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 8:02:28 PM EDT
[#35]
have my first Zoom meeting set up for tomorrow. Hoping to get a cost effective plan in time to opt out. And yes when trying to set up info appointment it was made clear by NY Life that they are flooded with requests so are not taking anyone under 40 at this time. I should have gotten on top of this a couple months ago....... but procrastination is my forte
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Posted: 8/6/2021 11:20:00 PM EDT
[#36]
No need to actually buy anything. Just fill out the form saying you have your own coverage
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Posted: 8/7/2021 5:21:26 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No need to actually buy anything. Just fill out the form saying you have your own coverage Has ESD published the opt out form yet? The website says it’s coming in October? I can’t imagine they will make it easy. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 4:58:16 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No need to actually buy anything. Just fill out the form saying you have your own coverage It seems that if you change jobs, the new company will start deducting it automatically, unless you show a document that proves you have the coverage. Also, if your employer offers it, make sure it's transferable between jobs. So, it's not that simple. This thing is a blatant assault on our pockets where the thieves are making sure that they get our money. The way this legislation is written, I wonder if it would survive SCOTUS' scrutiny. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 11:23:31 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It seems that if you change jobs, the new company will start deducting it automatically, unless you show a document that proves you have the coverage. Also, if your employer offers it, make sure it's transferable between jobs. So, it's not that simple. This thing is a blatant assault on our pockets where the thieves are making sure that they get our money. The way this legislation is written, I wonder if it would survive SCOTUS' scrutiny. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: No need to actually buy anything. Just fill out the form saying you have your own coverage It seems that if you change jobs, the new company will start deducting it automatically, unless you show a document that proves you have the coverage. Also, if your employer offers it, make sure it's transferable between jobs. So, it's not that simple. This thing is a blatant assault on our pockets where the thieves are making sure that they get our money. The way this legislation is written, I wonder if it would survive SCOTUS' scrutiny. Yes, once you apply for and receive the exemption letter you have to show it to all future employers. But you don't need a new one each time |
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Posted: 8/11/2021 10:30:55 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, once you apply for and receive the exemption letter you have to show it to all future employers. But you don't need a new one each time Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: No need to actually buy anything. Just fill out the form saying you have your own coverage It seems that if you change jobs, the new company will start deducting it automatically, unless you show a document that proves you have the coverage. Also, if your employer offers it, make sure it's transferable between jobs. So, it's not that simple. This thing is a blatant assault on our pockets where the thieves are making sure that they get our money. The way this legislation is written, I wonder if it would survive SCOTUS' scrutiny. Yes, once you apply for and receive the exemption letter you have to show it to all future employers. But you don't need a new one each time Ah, so the document we must keep is the exemption letter, not the coverage policy itself? I also read that this stuff only applies to 19 year-old people and up. 18 years old are not eligible unless they are covered under their parents' policies. Is that correct? And it seems that most companies stopped offering it to people younger than 40. It's a freakshow. |
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Posted: 8/12/2021 9:16:52 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ah, so the document we must keep is the exemption letter, not the coverage policy itself? I also read that this stuff only applies to 19 year-old people and up. 18 years old are not eligible unless they are covered under their parents' policies. Is that correct? And it seems that most companies stopped offering it to people younger than 40. It's a freakshow. 
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Posted: 8/13/2021 11:13:10 AM EDT
[#42]
Frickin thieves.
Just be sure to look for a policy with a rider for the LTC. Do it now because many insurance companies are pulling back from Washington due to the influx of WA customers. Many have stopped. I'm still in the process of getting mine. Give free money, increase homelessness and TAX the working people. 
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Posted: 8/13/2021 12:02:24 PM EDT
[#43]
So far it doesn't sound like any proof of coverage is going to be required for the exemption. But the form still isn't available
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Posted: 8/13/2021 7:59:43 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So far it doesn't sound like any proof of coverage is going to be required for the exemption. But the form still isn't available What are you basing this on? |
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Posted: 8/18/2021 2:36:38 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So far it doesn't sound like any proof of coverage is going to be required for the exemption. But the form still isn't available I wouldn't bet on that. My wife and I have been scrambling to come up with an opt-out option the last couple of weeks. We were expecting her employer to provide something (she's the benefits coordinator there), but they weren't able to make it work. We've talked to 3 different insurers (she's talked to a couple of brokers and even more insurers) and our financial advisor, no one thinks you won't have to provide proof of coverage. Granted the insurance guys want to sell you a policy, but our financial advisor doesn't do insurance and was the first one to tip us to this. If you wait until October 1 to see the form and decide what to do, you've waited too long. Underwriting is running for some insurers out to 100 days. If that's the case you won't have coverage before the 12/31 deadline. Also, almost every insurance company is no longer offering LTC only policies. So you have to buy a life insurance policy with an LTC rider. Today we scrambled and were able to get an LTC-only policy from New York Life, but we were told by the agent they are going to quit writing them in WA starting at midnight tonight. |
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Posted: 8/19/2021 12:47:34 AM EDT
[#46]
And it goes higher, over time.
Many more taxes here, being Imposed on its Subjects. Kali North in my rear view window, Soon! |
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Posted: 8/20/2021 11:32:27 AM EDT
[#47]
Wife's employer offered it
23 for her 13 for me, 36 per month. 400 plus reasons a year to leave |
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Posted: 8/20/2021 8:17:35 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wife's employer offered it 23 for her 13 for me, 36 per month. 400 plus reasons a year to leave Be sure to cancel it asap |
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Posted: 8/20/2021 8:51:43 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Be sure to cancel it asap Quote HistoryQuoted: Be sure to cancel it asap Since you are back posting in this thread I’ll ask again. Quoted: Quoted: So far it doesn't sound like any proof of coverage is going to be required for the exemption. But the form still isn't available What are you basing this on? |
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Posted: 8/20/2021 9:12:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Since you are back posting in this thread I’ll ask again. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Be sure to cancel it asap Since you are back posting in this thread I’ll ask again. Quoted: Quoted: So far it doesn't sound like any proof of coverage is going to be required for the exemption. But the form still isn't available What are you basing this on? My reading of the law. There is nothing in it about requiring proof of coverage. And it's clearly stated that once you are exempted you are permanently intelligible to be re-enrolled. So if you do choose to get covered you are free to cancel it as soon as you get your exemption |
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