On the recordNovember 14, 2013
a few weeks ago we opened our Web site to Nebraskans so they could tell us what they were dealing with regarding ObamaCare. I heard from a family in Grand Island, NE, and this is what they said: ObamaCare has made the prospect of getting sick very scary at our house. Our monthly premium is set to go up from $578 to $714. If that's not bad enough, our maximum out-of-pocket will go from $5,000 to $12,700. This family is facing a 24-percent increase in premiums and a whopping 154-percent increase in their out-of-pocket maximum. The letter goes on to say: That's not affordable; in fact, if a member of my family were to get sick and need hospitalization, we'd be in major financial trouble. Not only that, but we only qualify for a $6 tax credit. It really feels as if those of us who work hard, do the right thing, and set good examples for our children are now being punished. It is time to stand with the American people and actually fulfill our promises and repeal this law. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Maine.
