US Health Care Bill

One of my concerns of the US health care bill is that if a US CITIZEN wants to opt out of Obama care there is a fee of $325. If I use the NHS by 2014 will the $325 be a one time fee or is that going to be an annual fee like the $700 penalty for those who do not have health insurance. 

And that info is from where?

The health care bill mandates do not apply to Americans abroad.

http://www.aca.ch/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=352&Itemid=2

Thanks for clearing that up, Goods.  I think it's going to be one of those rumours that won't go away though.

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/87697-republicans-assail-irs-provision-in-health-care-bill-

No where in that blog post you linked to does it address overseas citizens. 

The bills specifically state that Americans living overseas will not be subject to a tax.

No where in that blog post you linked to does it address overseas citizens. 

The bills specifically state that Americans living overseas will not be subject to a tax.

No it doesn't and all I have seen mentioned is US citizens and it's going to be tied into the IRS. I have heard some mention of revising it in later on.
Could you kindly send me the link with the specific finalized part from the Government site?
I have a US "Cadillac" health insurance plan does that mean since I live overseas I will be exempt also from any penalties?

No offense NYYankeesFan but I sent you a link to an organization that represents American's abroad stating that as of now the Senate bill which is the bill that will be voted on today by the House does not force American's abroad to purchase health insurance, if you choose not to believe this nonprofit then you'll have to do the research yourself as I do not have the 2500 page document memorized.  If you would like to read it you can find it here...

http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3590/show

As far as the changes that will be made during the reconciliation process these as far as I know do not amend the American's abroad status of the original bill.

If you living abroad and have access to health care, the insurance mandates do not apply to you.  I am not 100% sure if you live abroad in a country without universal health care and you do not have private insurance if you will be affected.  I will keep my eyes open.

NY

just found this, thought it might help you as it discusses the reconciliation bill

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/19/us/politics/20100319-health-care-reconciliation.html

NY

just found this, thought it might help you as it discusses the reconciliation bill

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/19/us/politics/20100319-health-care-reconciliation.html

Thanks for your research.
I hope the IRS doesn't find out about the special South London rule that the NHS doesn't cover Americans with pre-existing skin cancer.

I think you're being needlessly paranoid.  But I also suspect you like it that way.

Thanks for your research.
I hope the IRS doesn't find out about the special South London rule that the NHS doesn't cover Americans with pre-existing skin cancer.

what exactly do you mean by this?  bold mine.

I hope the IRS doesn't find out about the special South London rule that the NHS doesn't cover Americans with pre-existing skin cancer.

Do you have a non-partisan source for this?

what exactly do you mean by this?  bold mine.

I probably shouldn't ask, but I am intrigued.

Do you have a non-partisan source for this?

No I don't because in order to vote in primaries I had to register for a party.