"Thank Goodness For Obamacare"

By Zamboni

We cats understand why the Republicans are trying to throw everything but the kitchen sink at Obamacare. Because pretty soon, a whole lot of people are going to benefit from it. And we can't have that — can we?

For those of you who need a healthcare reform primer, here's a quick recap.

Already Taken Effect:

• Children cannot be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition.
• Young adults up to age 26 can be covered under their parents' health plan.
• Insurers must cover more preventive services (think colonoscopies).
• Insurers can't suddenly drop you if you get sick.
• Insurers can't place lifetime dollar limits on your coverage.
• Medicare enrollees get a 50 percent discount on brand-name prescription drugs, and a 21 percent discount on generics.

Soon To Take Effect:

• Americans without health insurance can get coverage through health insurance marketplaces. Enrollment starts October 1 and coverage takes effect January 1.

Aha! So this is why the GOP is freaked out. Come October 1 — and definitely come January 1 — Americans who are newly enrolled in health coverage will realize that the Republican Party is trying to take it away from them.

Shame on the White House for not communicating the benefits of the Affordable Care Act better. But since the really good stuff is about to kick in, we cats are happy to help.

Listen up, America: The GOP is trying to deprive you of something that settled law says you deserve. They're even willing to shut the government down to achieve that.

Don't let them get away with it.