NYT: My, many of these ObamaCare premiums aren’t really as low as they seem, are they?

◼ The Obama administration will herald what appear to be “affordable” premiums available to so many lucky Americans through ObamaCare all day long, “but as consumers” [and, evidently, the NYT] “dig into the details, they are finding that the deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs are often much higher than what is typical in employer-sponsored health plans.” - HotAir

◼ Until now, it was almost impossible for people using the federal health care website to see the deductible amounts, which consumers pay before coverage kicks in. But federal officials finally relented last week and added a “window shopping” feature that displays data on deductibles.

Mark A. York, a 60-year-old freelance writer in Hailey, Idaho, said he began shopping after he received a letter saying that his current insurance policy would be canceled because it did not meet the requirements of the health care law. In the exchange, he said, he found policies with premiums similar to what he is now paying, $440 a month, but “the deductibles were so high — $4,000 to $6,000 a year — that it defeats the purpose of having insurance.” …

◼ Hospitals will still have a 'free rider' problem under Obamacare - Philip Klein/Washington Examiner @philipklein

◼ David Gergen: Report on Obamacare Prep Shows 'No one in charge of White House" - Tony Lee/Breitbart´s Big Government
◼ Hello! Hello! is anyone home? David Gergen, never a raging righty, calls White House management 'near malfeasance.' - Discussion at Lucianne

◼ STICKER SHOCK: Average Deductible for O-Care Bronze Plan is Over $5,000 a Year - Gateway Pundit