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Bubba's Dad

Bubba's Dad

@bubsdad.bsky.social

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Husband, brother, friend, suicide loss survivor, vegan, stoner metal aficionado, Bubba's Dad.

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Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 4h

Yeah, it was no bargain even at $333/month.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 8h

600,000 South Carolinians—small business owners, young families, people nearing retirement—face soaring Obamacare premiums in weeks.

Many already live paycheck to paycheck.

Republicans must join Democrats to protect their care and reopen the government.

600,000 in S.C. face huge health insurance spikes - Statehouse

A government program that more than 600,000 South Carolinians rely on for health insurance remains at the center of the federal shutdown that began Oct. 1. It shows no signs of being resolved soon.

charlestoncitypaper.com

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 5h

Egads. Ridiculous.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 6h

We are enjoyin' the #goldenhour with the Bubs. 😁

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 9h

It's basically a catastrophic plan at this point.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 10h

😢 It's insanity.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 10h

My wife is fluent in Spanish, I can muddle my way through. "Pensioners visa" is a topic of discussion in our family in regards to Central and South American countries. Definitely an option for us. We were thinking about it before this all happened, so we're considering it even more seriously now. 😁

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 10h

😢😡

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

The deductibles and out of pocket maxes are...not great.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

My wife and I. 2 of us.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks so much. Therapy and support from fam and friends is why I'm still here. 🥰😁

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

Here's the same letter we received in October, 2024 regarding 2025's premiums. You'll notice the difference from this year's letter.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

Accurate.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

The Big Beautiful Bill did away with the enhanced ACA subsidies. So at our current income,as I understand it, there will be no financial assistance for us.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

Truth.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

And sadly and ironically, many, like my Dad, choose suicide because they don't want to be a burden. Never realizing they are doing exactly what they were trying to avoid.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

My wife hits 65 at the end of this year, so Medicare for her as of 1/1/2026, and I just started a new gig that has health bennies (exactly why I got the gig) and I'll be eligible for those bennies as of 1/1/2026. So we just might escape disaster. Millions won't be as fortunate.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 11h

My Dad died by suicide about 10.5 years ago. I found him. Please reconsider. And please stay. Please. The world needs you.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

That's an appropriate expectation. It won't be 700% more, but everyone is gonna be eatin' some shit, regardless of where they get their health insurance.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

This pic is the same communication I receieved in October, 2024 regarding 2025's plan and premiums. The original estimated monthly premium for this year (2025) was $396, but come January of 2025 it was down a bit to $333.79.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

Yup. Doubt my income is gonna increase 700%. 🤣

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

These deductible/out-of-pocket max numbers are about the same from this year to 2026.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

This is apples to apples, y'all. Same plan, same income.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.

Bubba's Dad @bubsdad.bsky.social · 12h

Just received info from Florida Blue regarding our 2026 premium increase. This for a Bronze plan.

Our monthly premium for our plan is going from the current $333.79 in 2025 to $2,310.89 in 2026.

A 700% increase.