3 SEIU Chapters Get Obamacare Waivers
- Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:00pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Three local Service Employees International Union (SEIU) chapters have received temporary Obamacare wavers, which will allow them to cap the amount of health insurance money they spend on an employee in a given year below the federal spending limit, CNS News reports. One of the chapters is located in President Obama’s hometown of Chicago.
CNS says the waivers will specifically allow the unions to bypass the gradually increasing spending caps the government instituted on its way to abolishing caps altogether in 2014. Current regulations say spending limits can be no less than $750,000 for 2011, no less than $1.25 million in 2012, and no less than $2 million in 2013.
According to research compiled by CNS, the Department of Health and Human Services granted a waiver to Local 25 SEIU in Chicago with 31,000 enrollees on Oct. 1, 2010; to Local 1199 SEIU Greater New York Benefit Fund with 4,544 enrollees on Oct. 10, 2010; and to the SEIU Local 1 Cleveland Welfare Fund with 520 enrollees on Nov. 15, 2010.
As an example, SEIU Local 1199’s health plan put a $50,000 cap on medical expenses for its New Jersey nursing home workers, which is $700,000 under the 2011 limit. When contacted by CNS, the local union’s spokeswoman Leah Gonzalez said fewer than 1 percent of members have ever reached that cap, and that any members who did received more help.
222 groups have received Obamacare waivers thus far, with 45 of them being labor organizations. Abolishing annual and lifetime spending limits in relation to health insurance spending was a central tenant of the new health care law when the President first presented it to America.
CNS reports the SEIU donated $27.8 million to Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
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Comments (117)
matt708
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:50pmAndy Stern was in the white house all the time, porbably why they got it. The union needs to be investigated for financial mal feasence
Report Post »matt708
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:48pmhey members of SEIU is that how you want your union dues spent? How did that work out for you. Your union leadres have their jobs but your out of a job. WAKE UP
Report Post »HippoNips
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:48pmI don’t get why we allow “International” unions to even form in American
Report Post »This is outside money and influence
Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:08pmWe should not allow them, yet for some reason these unions and organizations are allowed to bring massive funding into the nation for the usage in domestic campaigns.
Report Post »5410amh
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:47pmNo suprise here we all knew every union and oraganization that supported him would get a waiver.
Report Post »flagbearer
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:43pmEveryone needs to apply for exemptions if the unions can have them. Isn’t it unconstitutional? Shouldn’t this be challenged? Ridiculous for some Americans to have exemptions and others not. This is no “fair” legislation. Raise almighty hell, America! And most of all, remember this in 2012!
Report Post »abseas
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:49pmWe just need to make sure this Bummer care bill gets repealed and then kick the ‘tards’ out in 2012. This the most criticle time in our nations history, imo. If we can get this done this nation is history.
Report Post »abseas
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:53pmIf we CAN”T get this done this nation is history.
Report Post »abseas
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:40pmTotal and blatant corruption in our face! Putting it as gentle as I can, libs, commies, socialists, progressives, marxists, maoists, union leaders, and most dems are lying, corrupt tards!
Report Post »abseas
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:51pmCorrection . . . In place of ‘most dems,‘ I should have written ’most politicians!’
Report Post »sickandfeedup
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:40pmTime for Issa to investigate
Report Post »I_can't_believe_this_stuff
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:32pmThe SEIU shouldn’t have to pay. Only chumps should pay. It’s important to level the playing field … right, 0blama?
Report Post »Tracking
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:26pmIt is very telling that everyone who came forward in support of Obamas’ health care plan, now get’s waivers. Every one of them thus far. I pray that this health care plan does not receive funding. What a disaster. It further amazes me that every Democrat, thus far, when defending this HC Bill, always mentions first, that “This plan allows you to keep your children on insurance until age 28 or 29 or 26. They can’t tell the truth. Is that the best they have in defending this plan? Let me just say that they are not “small children” at this age. Further, my children who are GROWN get’s insurance coverage from college cheaper than I could ever provide it. Last, if they till want me to take care of them at this age, I have done something wrong. For the most part, they are healthy at this age and they are fully grown as well. Yes, I am aware that there are people at this age who have disabilities and problems and for that there has always been help available. Medicare, Medicaid and SS disability. They do receive that and always have.
Report Post »Then they (Dems) claim that no person can be turned down. If you are turned down, you can and should apply for medicaid. That‘s what it’s for and we pay dearly for it so you all can have it.
It is not fair that 85 to 90% of the American people are sacrificed for 15%, many of who qualify for medicaid or other assistance. So what is it all about then? Control. Total control over your banking, finances, medications, doctors and your very life. One congresswoman even said those exact words on c-span. She said, and I quote., “Your very lives are in our hands.” That is NOT their job or responsibility. I hope someone wakes up and realizes what is really going on.
taebaggranny
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:26pmI thought SEIU loved the OBLAMMERCARE!! I’m shocked, absolutly shocked, that they would ask for a waiver…Didn’t they bus people into townhall meetings to shout the people that were concerned about the bill down, threaten and ridicule them??
Report Post »beckwill
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:23pmSEIU donated 27.8 millions dollars…excuse me, let me rephrase that. SEIU payed off Obama 27.8 million dollars. What a corrupt sorry excuse for a President. Isn’t it about vacation time again? I’m so sick to death of this whiny loser. I can’t wait until 2012. I hope he loses by a landslide to Herman Cain and American never has to look at his useless face or his wife’s mug again. BTW Republicans and Dems sitting together @ the SOU doesn’t prove anything. Every time one of the dems starts with the applauding the republican sitting next to them should punch them in the face. Have a Nice Day.
Report Post »Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:04pmI wish there was some way to find out if these ‘donations’ were actual used for bribery and corruption that could be brought to effect in a criminal court; of course though with the administration the only ones who would be blamed are the right and the tea-parties.
Report Post »Rights of Man
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:23pmEventually, you will have to perform sex acts the various government goons to get what you want/need. Be it the ObamaCare goons, his “National Security Force”, his new armed IRS agents, his TSA pedophiles and sexual deviants, you will be kissing government official **s from here to eternity under socialism.
Welcome to the new USSA! You new government has only two things to offer you now: sacrifices and special favors.
Good luck with that, Americans, I mean, Comrades!
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:52pmI think they already tried that. It was called Monica Lewinsky
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:22pmObama is a thug! Rahm is a thug! They are all thugs right along with SEIU, as well as lying thieves. This is to be expected out of the most underhanded administration there has ever been in this country. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL FOR ALL OF THEM!
Report Post »Tracking
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:30pmBreaking News that will thrill you. Rahm Emanuel just got KICKED OFF the ticket in Chicago. He can NOT run. Court Ruling, he did NOT meet residency requirements.
Report Post »Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:38pm@Tracking
Great news indeed.
Report Post »mrzmac
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:15pmThey really do not care what we know or what we think…as long as we pay the bill! Every time a member of this administration or anyone that voted for this crap is in front of a microphone they should be questioned on why they are giving so many waivers if they law is so fair and good for the country? We didn’t get a bailout nor will we get a waiver…but we will get the bill!
Report Post »inexiletill2012
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:15pmSurprise ! Surprise ! Surprise !
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:14pmThat pesky Andee Sterno 25 visits to WHouse netted his umion something…..
Report Post »rightwingheroes
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:12pmSuch bull how Obama and his cronies operate and nothing is done about it.
Report Post »nadadhimmi
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:12pmDidn’t top Soviets get their exemptions and perks also comrades? Thinks Mercedes Limo‘s and luxury dacha’s on the lakefront in the mountains. Oh, ain’t socialism grand?? Everyone is treated equal dontcha know.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:11pmIf anyone sees smoke don’t call the fire department, it is just coming out my ears !!!!!! I am furious over this whole BLANKING MESS !!!!!!!!
Report Post »Volsense
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:11pmKickbacks and payoffs are standard operating procedures for the thugs from Chicago. That is why the state is in a case of bankruptcy and taxes are going up 50%+. Unless there is something done, it will be a problem on the national level as fiscal responsibility is obviously beyond Obama’s comprehension.
Report Post »mcpbob
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:10pmhow constitutional is this? pay for waivers….. if this law doesn‘t get repealed i’ll be spending time in jail, i’ll never follow this law, ever…..
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:27pmLet me know what jail you’re in so I can join you. Nice to know someone else feels the same way I do about this crappy deal.
Report Post »Creestof
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:09pmAbsolute lack of ethics in glaring, glowing neon. But what did I expect?
Report Post »Untameable-kate
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 4:19pmThey are quickly becoming the most transparent administration in history. Now maybe the rest of the people will figure out what we already know.
Report Post »mikem1969
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:08pmIf obama kill ya care was so good, why are they getting waivers? This just further proves the point the obama kill ya care is a piece of junk and needs to go to the trash bin. If it was so good, and soooo affordable, then why are so many companies and unions getting waivers?
Report Post »Rillobymorning
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:50pmMy thoughts exactly. Democrats holding firm to the notion that this wonderful health care legislation will be wonderful. How they justify those comments with one side of their mouth and say it’s OK to give waivers out of the other side, is pretty darned confusing to me
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:06pmI want MY Obummer care waiver.
Report Post »Dumbsht
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:25pmI want MY Obummer waiver period.
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:27pm^ veruca salt
Report Post »Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:37pmI simply wish for Obama care to just go away and be left on the trash heap of history as one of the worst ideas ever attempted in this nations history. It has failed in every other country where it has been tried, and will fail as well in this country to severe ends if allowed to proceed.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:54pmME TOO .. I buy my own insurance .. and I am getting scr*wed already .. more restrictions on my HSA and increased insurance premiums!
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:05pmWho cares , Obama care will not get funding and will die a peacefull and quiet death.
Report Post »ltb
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:23pmcnsrvtvj, Unions endorsed Nazicare because they knew they’d get exemptions.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:23pmHe’s gonna need them so bad in 2012 , Mickey Mouse – Pluto & Donald duck will be busy casting their votes you won’t find them @ Disneyland the election day .
Report Post »quiet little lamb
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:31pmendorsed by union bosses…who lied to those taht elected them. see who gets fat off this,.
Report Post »FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:34pmTo the Blaze staff,
What’s up with deleting my post? What was wrong with it? Please explain……………… I thought at least here one could count on the 1st amendment…………..
Report Post »Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:35pmThis does not suprise me in the least, Obama and the administration are just paying back Soros and his cronies also in the White House for the favor of getting Obama in there. Watch the other hand and the other progressives, through regulation and/or legislation of some kind, they have a fall back plan already in the doing, and come hell or high water they intend to make the nation pay for their own arrogance – one way or another.
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:37pmYour premiums just went up a little higher, America. 3 chapter waivers is only the beginning…. now the SEIU can go in full force and claim discrimination against all other chapters still forced to comply. Look for ALL SEIU chapters to be exempt before Nov. 2012, when the polls open.
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:41pmProbably true LTB. That is about the only explanation that makes any sense. Although I’m getting used to nothing making sense anymore in this administration.
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:49pmWhy doesn’t the Republican Congress call the Democrats bluff and override all of the waivers? McDonalds, GM, SEIU… everybody. Force them all into the hellhole of Obamacare. Put the Senate Dems up for re-election in a real trick bag. Do that first and then go for the repeal. It can’t anger anyone with a brain, only the hypocrites that are getting the waivers and supporting the Democrats.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:49pmUnion members, does this not P.O. you? What is wrong with you people? If you all walk out, what are they going to do, there will be no more union except the boss‘ stealing your money and they can’t touch your pension if it’s your money. They are spending YOUR hard earned money on Obama.
Report Post »exdem
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:58pmSpecial favors for SEIU from Obama’s regime??? I can’t wait to see this reported on CNN, MSNBC,ABC,CBS or NBC. oh.. uh…. nevermind
Report Post »Lets all call the White House and ask for our own exemption 202-456-1414
booger71
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 2:58pmHow odd, more do as we say not as we do
Report Post »AmericanSoldier
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:08pm@FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
I don’t endorse censorship of differences in opinions but the 1st Amendment applies to the Federal Government not to privately owned business. They own the site and the server it’s hosted on. You don’t pay a membership fee to be here. They have every right to regulate this site as they see fit, even if it does (and it has!) affect me. We are both free to stop visiting this site if it gets bad enough for us to resort to that. Until next time….
Report Post »AmericanSoldier
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:11pm@XCORI8R
Great idea! It could definitely back fire because they‘ll be painted as supporting Obamacare rather than protecting us from it but I think the outrage of what the bill actually does to America will be clear if they didn’t allow any waivers. Good republicans will be hurt from it too but if the democrats who thought it was a good idea feels the pain, maybe it’ll change their minds in the long run.
Report Post »Snowleopard-the artist {cat folk artist}
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:12pmWhen it comes to this newest of waivers being given or bought (depending on ones own outlook on the matter), it poses the question of WHERE the money came from. Was it from domestic funds raised? Did any of it come from international donations? And if so, from what countries and groups?
Soros commented once that he did not need to win over the voters in any election, just own those who have the ability to certify the votes in those elections.
This is once again another move on the progressives part for control and for power.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:15pmObamacare just keeps getting more and more dumb as the days go on. How can you enact legislation and then give out waivers to your friends and political donors? Where does the average American fall into on these waivers? Once again, we have created a class system through the legislative process. Congress should be very proud of this one. The funny thing is the liberal media cannot understand why there is so much push back against Obamacare.
Report Post »fertlmind
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:16pmHe will eventually give waivers to every special interest that supported him for president. He’s a theif and a liar, and he’s bowing to the unions like he bows to dictators.
Report Post »If Obammacare dies,…so will his re election chances.
GO TEA PARTY !!!!!!
UPSETVET
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:25pmSimply a case of ” You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours “. The unions helped Obama win the election, now they want their kickbacks. Man, I love the transparency of Obama’s government, don’t you ? He was really being “transparent” when he put a Presidential seal order on his personal documents and refuses to produce a valid birth certificate to prove or disprove his eligibility for the office of president.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 3:53pmI buy my own insurance … where is my D*MN WAIVER!
Report Post »davecoolworld
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 4:03pmDoesn’t the word “bribe” exist in holders version of Federal Statutes? I’m relatively certain that bribing Ferderal Officials is a crime (sarcasm intended). Mr. Holder, any logic or rationale in not investigating a crime?
Report Post »AngryMobOfOne
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 4:55pmObama to SEIU, “Your agenda Is my agenda!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ1NJaCtIkM
What the unions endorsed was “single payer”. A British style NHS (third largest employer on earth, all unionized permanent nanny-state voters). Current ObamaScare, if it works as planned, will take a while to completely bankrupt the medical private sector (and badly damage the rest of the private sector) and then morph into socialized medicine. The unions want to be insulated from the bankruptcy phase of the plan, that’s all. Who can blame them? It’ll be really, really tough for all involved. People will likely die from lack of medical care as these companies fold. The 111th congress made sure to get their waiver up front.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 5:12pmPatriots, do you realize that Muslims, the fastest growing religious group in America, are EXEMPT (read: it is permanent) from mandatory health insurance or penalty fees under Obamacare?
Repubs need to expose Obamacare and other Obamalies every opportunity they get, so that fickle Americans finally understand WHY Obama does not have their best interest in mind. It’s the only effective way of fighting the commie’s propaganda machine.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 6:05pmSorry, my last comment is in reply to MADE_IN_CHINA.
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 7:48pm@ MADE_IN_CHINA
it’s time to wake up , my boss’s health ins. went way up & when he called his broker to question him about it ( by the way they’re friends ) he said officially I can’t give you an explanation to why , but off records the ins. co want to get $$$$$$$$$ from the insured to cover the uninsured .
Report Post »if you still don’t get it , keep on drinking your Kool-aid .
Deb C
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 8:36pmOpen Letter To The Obama Administration: DO NOT PROMISE ANY MORE OF MY TAX DOLLARS TO ANY ORGANIZATION UNLESS YOU ASSIGN FULL ACCOUNTABILITY !!!!!!!!!
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 9:55pmGee! And all they wanted in return for the $27 million was passage of “Card Check”.
Report Post »Jovan2
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 10:47pmEven if funding would go thru, which I would hope we never see. Question: The will force people to purchase insurance when there have been so many waivers given thus far, with a bunch more to come. I have such a problem with that concept. Equality????? I think not!!!
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