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Dannielle's Q & A
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I can turn water into whiskey. No seriously, I'll show you sometime.
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I had to babysit these little monsters. Pure evil! One time I was frantically trying to erase the lipstick art one of them had made all over the kitchen wall before their parents got back. A little distracted, one of them snuck up behind me and chopped off a huge chunk of my ponytail. Haha now that I think about it, I probably wasn't the best babysitter.
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text: Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp 4"x6" 2-way plate speakers Zoom Front Back Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item #: 1084621CFP Review Summary 20 people say Low Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Open Box Price Loading... $152.99 pair Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product $169.99 New Stock $144.49 Scratch & Dent Buy this item and earn up to 153 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 153 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp by John Pollard Legendary sound Infinity's Kappa Series 462.11cfp 4"x6" plate speakers continue in the tradition of this legendary line of speakers, offering rugged construction and impressive sound quality. Once installed, these speakers will bring out every nuance and detail in your favorite music tracks, making time spent in your car seem more like a concert than a commute. Large soft dome tweeters If you're looking for natural-sounding high frequencies, Infinity uses edge-driven 3/4"" soft dome tweeters in this system. The "edge-driven" design creates a larger tweeter that handles more power and delivers smooth response way down into midrange frequencies not covered by smaller "W"-shaped domes. You'll hear a more clearly defined soundstage where you can picture the placement of every instrument. Each tweeter also features a level control switch so you can adjust the brightness to your taste. Glass fiber woofer with Plus One+ technology The Kappa glass fiber woofer holds its shape when the power's cranked up, so you still get punchy and defined bass. Glass fiber weighs less than traditional materials, so you don't need a ton of power to drive this woofer. Infinity's Plus One+ woofer technology extends the cone right up to the edge of the basket, giving you more surface area than with most comparable speakers. A bigger cone means more bass to complement the superior high-frequency response. Great for any system These 2-ohm speakers are sensitive enough that you can power them with an aftermarket stereo, but you'll get your best results feeding them plenty of power from an outboard amp — up to 60 watts RMS. Grilles are not included factory grilles are appropriate for most installations. See more info on this item Highlights:4"x6" 2-way car speakersPlus One+ glass-fiber woofer cone with hi-roll rubber surround3/4" edge-driven, soft dome tweeter2-ohm impedancepower range: 5-60 watts RMS (180 watts peak power)frequency response: 75-25,000 Hzsensitivity: 94 dBtop-mount depth: 1-15/16"warranty: 3 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Design 2-way Tweeter Design 3/4" Dome Tweeter Composition Textile Woofer Composition Formed glass fiber Woofer Surround Rubber Parts Warranty 3 Years Labor Warranty 3 Years Specifications Sensitivity 94 dB at 2.83 volts Frequency Response 75 - 25k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) 5-60 Peak Power Handling (Watts) 180 Impedance (Ohms) 2 Top-mount Depth (Inches) 1 15/16 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) 2 3/16 Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way speakers 2 Adhesive backed foam gaskets 2 Adhesive backed Infinity logo badges Instructions Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Plus One Woofer Cones: The Plus One speaker cones offer more surface area than other speakers that fit in the same size opening. This is accomplished by using a new basket design and hi-roll surround. The result is greater bass output and a significant increase in efficiency. Formed Glass Fiber Woofer Cones: The formed glass fiber cone material is very light and extremely stiff, minimizing flex. This results in very low distortion and improved clarity. iCGM frames: The Kappa series speaker baskets are made of composite Injected Carbon Glass Matrix (iCGM). iCGM is lighter and stronger than stamped steel; it retains its shape, even when mounted on uneven surfaces (common in car mounting locations), plus offers exceptional damping of any resonances. Edge Driven Dome Tweeters: Each speaker has a 3/4" Edge-driven textile soft dome tweeter. An edge-driven tweeter has better dispersion characteristics and allows for a lower crossover frequency than typical tweeters of the same size, which improves imaging. The result is improved vocals and musical clarity. The tweeter also has an adjustable output level, +0 dB (flat) and +3 dB. High-Output Design: The high output 2-ohm voice coil design compensates for the high in-line resistance of small gauge factory wiring and extracts every watt from factory receivers, increasing overall system output and efficiency (relative to 4 ohm speakers). The speaker's 2.0-ohm impedance combined with the impedance of your speaker wire provides a true 4-ohm load to your connected headunit or amplifier. The speakers also benefit from increased power when you upgrade the wire and add aftermarket amplifiers, designed to power a 2-ohm load. Power Handling: Although Infinity lists the RMS power handling as 60 watts, they also list the recommended power range as 5-100 watts RMS. We've opted to list the more conservative 60 watt RMS figure on the specifications page. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp Reviews Average Customer Review: 20 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Infinity front speakers Written By Daanbc, Wellington Florida on Saturday, July 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome pair of speakers for my jeep. Plenty of power and sound. Pros: Easy to hook up, has a switch for custom tuning. Cons: Price. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 08 Silverado Written By dugless, Springfield Mo. on Monday, May 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these speakers as a factory replacement item. With the instructions provided installation was simple. I did go to a local retailer and buy some plastic interior/trim tools which helped immensely. The pigtails provided allowed easy install and no wire cutting. The sound of these speakers compared to stock are really impressive I am using my stock head unit and am thrilled with these speakers. I listen to rock/metal and these speakers are up to the challenge. All original panels went back on flawlessly.* note you will have to drill mounting holes and supply your own hardware. not a straight swap but worth the little bit of effort if you have a drill,bits and are mechanically inclined. Speakers have a much better sound , much richer,deeper and the clarity is second to none. A+ Pros: Sound Great Cons: Could be a challenge for some,pretty simple for most. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Crisp Sound Written By jody, savannah georgia on Monday, May 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install, sound is great Pros: easy to install Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp Written By Vinnie R, Toms River, NJ on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Speakers for our Jeep Wrangler, and they were simple to install Pros: Great sound. Easy to Install. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Infinity speakers Written By Mark, Ludlow Ma on Saturday, March 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers sound great with the infinity that in the front doors a matched set Pros: great sound easy to install Cons: na Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 infinity kappa 462.11cfp Written By Ted, Marshall MI on Friday, March 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sound great nice fit great quality Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good speakers Written By Jason, Portland, OR on Friday, March 28, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) They fit in my dash stock locations regardless of what Crutchfield said. They fill the highs very nicely. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Speakers Written By GeorgeM, Arizona on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced OEM speakers in my GMC Sierra ext cab, great improvement. Pros: Price Sound Easy install Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp Written By Dutch, Louisiana on Saturday, March 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These babies fit perfect with the adapter that came with them, sound excellent. Great product. Pros: Fast delivery, easy install, sound great. Cons: None so far. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Plate Speakers Written By JR#3, Delano CA on Thursday, November 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am fully satisfied and will continue to use this product. Pros: Dependibility Cons: Positioning Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect match Written By Rob Y, Madison Ct on Thursday, October 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy install , great sound , better power handling, and even better soundstage.The only problem is the connectors supplied are to short . I had to jerryrig it . Pros: All stated earlier Cons: Except the connection wire nothing yet 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Product!!! Written By Kevin, Dryden, MD on Sunday, October 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I blew the stock rear speakers in my truck and didn't realize for a couple weeks. I came to the conclusion it was because of the sound quality coming from my infinity front speakers so I decided on matching them in the rear. I ordered the speakers and they arrived to my house in two days! Great service! Pros: Fast shipping, great product, excellent customer service Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Sounding Speakers Written By Todd D., Bristol, NH on Sunday, September 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed yesterday, in a 2000 Malibu. Deck: cde-141bt, amp: jbl-gto-3ez, 3 channel. The speakers are 2 ohms, so running off a deck, is a bad idea. Amp rms rating of 75W @ 2 ohms, crossed them over at just above 80 hz, and those speakers sound incredible! Great vocals, crisp highs, and too the power like a champ! Highly recommended!!! Pros: Awesome sound!! Cons: No hardware included, but between the screws holding the oem speakers, and the included harness from Crutchfield, easy install 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Speaker Upgrade Written By Chris F., Statesboro, Ga on Monday, August 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordered the speakers and they were on time. They sound better than expected. Clear and crisp. Pros: Easy to change out with provided wiring harness. Easy bolt on. Cons: Have found nothing negative about them. 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Infinity Kappa series Written By Greg R, St. Louis MO on Monday, August 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers, excellent compliment to the Primus series in front. This awesome little plate speaker dropped right into place in the rear doors of an 02 Silverado ext. cab. Took longer to remove and reinstall the door panels themselves. Can't wait to install an amp, and really get them going! Pros: High quality, great price! Cons: None! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Infinity Kappa 462.11 cfp Written By Chuck M, Elk Grove, CA on Monday, July 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers seem to be good units, but with the underpowered head unit I attached them to, I won't be able to really gauge the sound quality until I get the new amp installed. Pros: The plate design fit perfectly into the stock dash location in my 2001 Jeep Wrangler. I also liked the fact that a small dome discrete tweeter was worked into the design. Cons: I wish the speakers had a higher power rating. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 2004 JEEP TJ Written By Mike M.., PATTERSON CA. on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Compared to the stock speakers this is a great improvement. Using with stock radio sounds really clear. Did a little research and I think the sensitivity of 94 dB was the key. Went right in to the dash with free wiring adapter and install plates. Pros: Great sound and easy install. Cons: None 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 finity Kappa 462.11cfp Written By LEB, Massachusetts on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed these in the stock location (high behind the seat) 2011 GMC 3500. They are underpowered by the stock radio but the 2 ohm impedence was supposed to help with that. Can't say they are a big improvement, none at all unless you turn the volume up fairly loud. For the money i would suggest you try something else. 1 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp Written By Ed, Monroe, CT on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sounding speakers for the rear doors in my 2005 Silverado. Bought them to match the Infinity Kappa speakers I recently installed in my front doors. Pros: Excellent speaker for the money. Make sure you also get the speaker baffles. Cons: No hardware to install the speakers. Front door speakers came with sheet metal screws. Had to stop the installation and drive to the local hardware store and buy 8 sheet metal screws and washers. It wasnt' the money that was the issue it was the time. The screws should have been included. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 2002 Jeep Wrangler Written By SVFOOL, Bakersfield, Calif. on Monday, February 18, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been doing some research on what speakers I wanted for my Jeep , the Infinity Kappa 462.11cfp had everything I was looking for in a speaker. Clean crisp sound with just enough punch and super bright highs... the sound is pretty awesome and with the install plates and wire harness that Crutchfield send you for free ,made the install super easy had them installed in little under 30 min ,no hassle fit for the 02 Wrangler.... My Jeep still has the factory cd player receiver with a 3 band eq and the speakers sound is what i wanted... when the new head unit is installed the sound will probably be even better.. cannot wait. Pros: great price, awesome sound.... easy to install Cons: I have no regrets buying these speakers,just what I was looking for...... 12 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 question already asked If I'm replacing the front dash speakers in my jeep wrangler do I need a amp or should I be fine running them without one? [ Caleb Aug 01, 2014 ] 5 answers Thanks man. I'll probably run them without an amp until I get some money. I just didn't know if they would work at all without one. [ Caleb Aug 03, 2014 ] Thanks! [ Caleb Aug 03, 2014 ] I bought the 462.11 speakers for the front dash and the 52.11 for the sound bar in my 04 Wrangler. I wanted speakers with a 90 or higher dB Sensitivity rating. 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(Excerpted from 40 Days of Discovery, a devotional series written for Fellowship Community Church in Centennial, Colo.)
The van was old and dirty, and getting dirtier every mile we drove down the dusty road. We were on the edges of our cracked vinyl seats, eyes peeled, looking for the first signs of life. Suddenly, up ahead in the distance we saw movement. We looked at each other with wide grins. As we drew closer, the object grew larger and larger, and when it saw us it began to run—long, loping strides. We both cheered! The giraffe was the first sign of wildlife that we had seen in Namibia (other than the occasional monkey or warthog running along the side of the road.) Bill and I were ecstatic!
After the giraffe, we saw zebras and oryx and kudus and elands and ostriches. Each new species was a cause for awe and wonder. Then we went looking for the more elusive big game—lions, elephants and black rhinos.
Throughout the first day, we were still excited whenever we saw more of the giraffes and zebras and oryx and kudus and elands and ostriches. But, by the end of the second day, they had become part of the scenery. There were just so many of them, and they were everywhere. It became a joke to us—"Oh, how exciting, another large, flightless bird," we'd say in a deadpan voice. "Oh, wonder of wonders, another striped pony-wannabe." What was once awe-inspiring had become mundane.
In the same way, certain words, over time, lose the power they once had—commitment, sacrifice, sin, morality. "Grace" has become one of these words. We sing by rote about God's "Amazing Grace"—letting fly by the remarkable truth of its being bestowed upon a "wretch like me" ("wretch"—another of those words that just doesn't communicate all it used to). When we see someone committed to a false religion or living a hedonistic lifestyle, we casually throw out a "There but by the grace of God go I" without stopping to ponder the depth of the reality of the statement.
Grace, defined as the "free and unmerited favor of God," is one of the most powerful and most bizarre concepts that exists. God, the Supreme Creator and Superintendent of the Universe, wanted so desperately to have a loving relationship with His obnoxious little creations (who spend most of their lives consciously or unconsciously doing the exact things that He asks them not to do) that He devised a system that would allow us into His holy presence. And He did this not by becoming a pitiful little weasel-God who bypasses the necessary rules to get what He wants. Instead, He showed Himself to be a strong, loving, consistent God who was willing to sacrifice Himself in order to maintain the proper ethical system established on the foundation of His character.
All this so we could be near Him…
All this when we still hated His guts…
Read Romans 5:6-10. What strikes you about the timing of Christ's sacrifice? What does this say about God?
Read Ephesians 2:1-10. What motivated God to save us? (v. 4)
The word in v. 10 translated "workmanship," is the Greek "poiema," from which we derive the word "poem." You are God's work of art. Michelangelo's David is a world-renowned piece of sculpture, admired by so many for centuries. But you are being crafted by the Master Craftsman, and the Bible promises, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6) What are some of the beautiful changes God has crafted in your life?
Some of God's graces include salvation, spiritual gifts, health, family, finances and friends. We all take these for granted at times. Why not thank God for each grace.
Take some time today to reflect on the statement, "There but by the grace of God go I." Think through what your life would be like if God hadn't reached out to you and given you His free gift of grace. Thank Him for being willing to make the first move.
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My dad gave me a call from Hollywood the other day. He and my mom were on a 24-hour layover on their way back from Hawaii. The connection wasn't that great, so we didn't talk long. But what he did have time to say struck me. "This place is the same as it's always been—a bunch of foolish people thinking they are wise."
What an absolutely perfect description of our culture! People spend their lives following the wisdom of the world, only to succeed in looking like idiots—if not here, then certainly in the afterlife. What is the key pearl of spectacular, eternity-killing wisdom? It's freedom, baby! Independence, self-sufficiency, looking after #1! Because when you call your own shots, then you are truly free—and what's better than that?
I Corinthians 3:19 tells us, "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight." Nowhere is this truer than in the area of freedom. The world's wisdom that promotes freedom leads to bondage. Just look at the recent plethora of young Hollywood girls who are doing their best to destroy their lives in the name of their own personal freedom. The rehab centers of our country never need to be concerned about a lack of business, as long as our society mainstreams this push-it-to-the-limits personal freedom. Unfortunately, when we focus so much on the world's idea of wisdom, we kill off our connection to God's truth.
"So," you may ask, "what's the alternative to freedom? Slavery?" Well…uh…yes, actually. You see, while the world's wisdom that touts personal freedom actually leads to bondage, God's wisdom that pushes bondage actually leads to freedom. There is a true peace and satisfaction that comes from being completely submitted to God's will—knowing you are living in the manner He wants you to live. Then you are free to live the joyful life, the complete life, the free life—the life Jesus describes as "more abundant." (John 10:10)
So, why aren't we all experiencing this abundant life? Because we don't have the first clue about how to be a slave. In our leisurely, back-talking, comfort-chasing, TV-watching, hobby-loving, it's–all-about-me culture, the practical "how-to's" of submission are hard to come by. That's why God has given us His word, complete with a promise that if we ask Him for wisdom, He will give it to us—wisdom that will answer our questions very practically and perfectly.
Read James 1:5-6. This is one of the most encouraging passages in the entire Bible. We have an "in" with Wisdom Himself. But James gives an important caveat to the wisdom-asking. Why is it so important to "believe and not doubt" when asking for wisdom (and try to get beyond just the "wave of the sea" answer)?
Who or what in your life and in your culture may be causing you to doubt that God's wisdom is truly wisdom?
The "without fault" is an interesting addition by James. What do you think he is communicating there?
Take some time today to think through how you have bought into the world's wisdom. It could be relationally or financially; it could have to do with your priorities or your rights; it could be anything that goes against the system of loving sacrifice that God has given us in Scripture. Quietly sit and let God bring those things to mind. When He does, confess them and pray for the strength to change that mindset. Then pray sincerely for God's wisdom to permeate your heart and mind. I can guarantee you, that's a prayer He's going to answer.
(Excerpted from 40 Days of Discovery, a devotional series written for Fellowship Community Church in Centennial, Colo.)
I love that old Garth Brooks lyric, bury the hatchet, but leave the handle sticking out, because it is so stinkin' true. When somebody sins against us, we are naturally angry and hurt. But, we know that forgiving is the Christian thing to do. So (with trumpets sounding the great fanfare) we extend our most benevolent forgiveness to the poor supplicant. The offender is shamed by our grace, and our magnanimity is hailed amongst the surrounding throngs.
But just wait…if they ever even think of doing that again, our hand will be on that hatchet handle like a hawk on a field mouse—and you best take cover, because iron is going to fly!
Why do we live in this land of "mostly forgiving?" Why do we find it so hard to forgive and truly forget—to put the past all the way behind? It's because "mostly forgiving" fits very well with our overall belief of "mostly forgiven." Didn't Jesus say, "As God has mostly forgiven you, so you, too, must mostly forgive others?"
It is so hard to accept God's complete forgiveness. Maybe it's because His gift of mercy rarely comes with a can of Guilt-Be-Gone (believe me, if that stuff was available on the open market, I'd have a pantry full with a constantly rotating stock). So, while it's easy for Him to forgive us, it is extremely difficult for us to forgive ourselves. And, one quick act of unjustified emotional transference later, we find ourselves perceiving a God who just can't get over our checkered past or our spotty present.
However, we are different now that God has forgiven us. What we were then is not what we are now (even if we're just talking a week ago). Every prayer of confession, every act of repentance, brings us closer to the source of our forgiveness. And once we can stop dwelling in our own sinful past, it becomes much easier not to dwell any more on anyone else's sinful past. Once we truly accept that we are completely forgiven, we will finally be able to bury the hatchet with others—handle and all.
You've heard stories about King David: the man after God's own heart, the mighty warrior who took down a giant with a sling and a stone and conquered the impregnable Jebusite city and renamed it "The City of David" (Jerusalem), the great Psalmist who penned many songs of praise to God and the renowned leader who "shepherded his people with integrity of heart; with skillful hands." (Psalm 78:72)
However, David was also a man of human frailty, captured by lust, burdened with the guilt of adultery and murder, and broken to the point of desperation. When he reflected on his life before acknowledging his sin to God, David wrote, "When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer." (Psalm 32:3-4)
But later, David confessed his sin to God and experienced a dramatic change in his attitude, his emotions and his demeanor. His heart exploded with praise as he scribed the words of Psalm 103.
Read Psalm 103. List the number of the changes you observe in David, compared with Psalm 32.
What was the major cause of David's great change?
If God could "fully" forgive David, an adulterer and murderer, will He not also "fully" forgive you?
Take some time today to thank God for His complete forgiveness. Thank Him for not bringing up forgiven sins over and over again.
Then, ask God to search your heart for any overt or hidden grudges you may have against others—people you may have just "mostly forgiven." Confess those to the God who has fully forgiven you. Earnestly pray through whether there is something you can do to heal the relationship—even if you are the offended party. Ask God to give you the strength to follow through.
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You know, I think the Grinch has gotten a bad rap all these years. Sure his actions in Whoville were…how should we say it….slightly less than neighborly. But I can sympathize with his plight. Think about it. What was it that caused the Grinch to pillage the townspeople right down to their last can of Who Hash? In his own words, "One thing I can't stand is the noise, noise, noise, noise!" Grinch was just sitting down to a nice quiet Christmas Eve with his little dog Max when the singing started—and, as he well knew from 53 years of experience, once the singing starts, it's not long before someone breaks out the bamboozlers and the kerflinkers.
Silence is such a rare treasure these days, and noise is its natural enemy. Unfortunately, our society is designed such that we have to intentionally search for opportunities for stillness, while sound is as easy to find as stink on a wet retriever. The worst part is—we like it that way!
We love noise because we have always had it. We are trained for noise as we grow up, so there is a comfort level with it. Noise is our default mode. Television, radio, CDs, iPods, even books, are all designed for a purpose—to constantly give us sensory stimulation. When that stimulation stops, it feels awkward…uncomfortable.
Noise is also entertaining. Let's see, I can sit in silence tonight or I can watch Kiefer Sutherland save the world, while taking out a few more nasty guys in 24. Not a difficult choice.
When it comes down to it, noise is just easier. Noise is distraction. Noise is escape. Noise lets us keep our lives at snorkel level, rather than having to strap on the tanks and scuba down to the depths. The sad result is that noise causes us to miss God and to miss who He has created us to be.
Mother Teresa said, "We need to find God, and He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence." Why is that? Because it is in the times of silence that we can hear His voice.
Okay, okay, that last line just set off the Christianese platitude alert. I understand, but I'm not sure how else to phrase it. To truly listen to people, we need to focus on them and be silent. When we are listening for God, we are seeking an inner voice that cannot be heard if we are distracted by external noises trying to draw our attention away. Also, since we are trying to listen to God's voice, we need to shut our own mouths.
So, we have silence. We are waiting to hear His voice. The $24,000 question is, "What are we listening for?" I've spoken to some people who have told me they've heard an internal voice distinct from their own, but those people are few. Typically what I hear from folks is that God uses their own internal thoughts to speak to them.
That's how it works for me. I often experience this when I am preparing a sermon or writing something. I pray, giving myself and my time over to the Lord and asking Him to guide me with His wisdom. Then I shut my yap and listen. Soon ideas will come into my mind that I hadn't thought before. Illustrations and stories will be formed and processed. That's why I can honestly say that I take no credit for anything that I've ever written—it's not mine! It's really a strange mix of intentionality and passiveness. I find the same thing happens when I bring a problem before the Lord, whether it's a parenting issue, personal finance problem or ministry situation. I wait on the Lord, and He guides me to a solution.
When we give God silence, He will speak. But if you're expecting an audible voice from heaven or an appearance by Michael the Archangel, you might be waiting a long time. When He speaks it's usually much more subtle, but, when we listen, it can be no less life changing.
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." (Psalm 46:10)
"…the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him." (Habakkuk 2:20)
"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul." (Psalm 23:2-3)
We've seen how God talks to us. Now you have the opportunity to listen for that quiet voice of God's Spirit. However, here are some cautions:
The Lord may use all of the above, but not every feeling, new thought or interruption is necessarily from the Lord. The devil is always in process of jamming the signals from heaven in order to confuse you.
Now, take some time to practice what you've just read. Block out a minimum of five minutes (preferably more), and commit to attentive silence before the Lord. Realize that there's a good chance that Satan's going to try to distract you with external and internal noise, but don't give up! Bring up an issue to God, and let His wisdom guide you and comfort you. And if today is a bust—try it again tomorrow!
I went to see a really bad movie recently. It was so bad, in fact, that I am embarrassed to mention what it was. So, it will heretofore be known as "that nameless move" or "TNM."
In TNM, there was a very unpleasant man who set himself up as king, As most real kings do, the pseudo-king had a right-hand man (RHM). And, as is standard for most RHMs, this guy was getting a little too big for his britches. At one point in TNM, the RHM contradicted the king on a decision, and then spoke about what "we" should do with the kingdom. Apparently that made the faux king very unhappy, as evidenced by the quick draw of his sword. "We?" he said. "There is no 'we,' there is only 'me.' Never, ever forget who it is you are talking to!" The king then proceeded to do various swordy things to the RHM that best remain unspoken.
Now, I understand that writing about unspoken acts carried out by anonymous characters in a nameless movie might seem somewhat vague to a few of you. But, believe it or not, there is a point. God wants us to speak to Him, and in a familiar way. Paul even grants us permission to call our Lord "Abba"—Daddy. (Romans 8:15) What a privilege to approach the throne with the confidence of being a kid of the King!
However, even though we have permission to be familiar with God, we should never forget to whom we are speaking. And this is one of the great benefits of incorporating worship into our prayer time. When you start out praising God for His majesty, His creation, His love, His justice and His sovereignty, it's a great reminder that while you may be speaking to your heavenly Father, you are also speaking to the Almighty God.
So, practically speaking, how do you speak words of worship in your times of prayer? One suggestion is what I have just mentioned. Pray through God's attributes. Thank Him for His grace, then take some time to think through what His grace means to you. Thank Him for His mercy, then take time to think through the ramifications of His mercy on our world. Thank Him for His justice, then take time to bask in the encouragement that even though it sometimes seems like the bad guys are winning, God will someday put things to right. That meditation on God's characteristics takes our worship out of the realm of just the mouth and puts it into our hearts.
A second suggestion is to pray Scripture. Bob Sorge in his excellent book Secrets of the Secret Place strongly advocates this method of personal worship. Take a passage of Scripture (the Psalms work great) and slowly read it through, phrase by phrase. After each phrase, stop and think through what you've just read and verbalize to God whatever comes upon your heart. Sorge says that in giving us His Word, God has "given us a way to bypass the self-centered, human-based, pity-filled praying toward which our souls want to gravitate. We can step into His mind, His thoughts, His expressions, His priorities and pray according to His will from His Word in the power of the Holy Spirit." This is the promise of 1 John 5:14-15, "This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him."
A good rule of thumb in our quiet times is to begin our prayers with the words "You are" instead of "I am" or "Will You." This will make sure we never forget that it's God we're talking to.
List five qualities of God and thank Him for each one, telling Him what it means to you.
Using the method described above, pray through Psalm 8.
"O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? 5You made Him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned Him with glory and honor. 6You made Him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under His feet: 7all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, 8the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. 9O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"
"O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? 5You made Him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned Him with glory and honor. 6You made Him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under His feet: 7all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, 8the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. 9O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"
Excerpted from 40 Days of Discovery, a devotional series written for Fellowship Community Church in Centennial, Colo.)
Today I'd like to celebrate two of the lesser-known heroes of the Bible—two guys who just don't get the play they deserve. Seriously, you've got kids all over the place named Joshua, Paul, Timothy, Benjamin and David. You'll even find Moseses, Abrahams, Noahs and Jonahs. But when's the last time you met someone name Bezalel Jones and Oholiab Anderson? Yet, Bezalel and Oholiab were the men behind the creation of the Ark of the Covenant and the tabernacle—things that thousands of years later, we're still making movies about.
Most people turn to the New Testament to talk about spiritual gifts, but I think we can find one of the best pictures of these gifts way back in the second book of the Bible. Exodus 35:30-34 tells us:
"Then Moses said the to the Israelites, 'See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.'"
"Then Moses said the to the Israelites, 'See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others.'"
God had a major project for the Israelites. Rather than saying to Moses, "Git 'er done!" He chose Bezalel and Oholiab from the nation and gave them the gifts and skills needed to carry out the charge. That is a picture of the Church. God has called the Church to be His representative on the Earth—to love and encourage each other, and to reach out to those who need to hear about Him. And, like He did in Moses' day, He has gifted each and every believer, so that he or she can carry out a part of this calling.
Paul writes, "Now to each one of the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good… All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He gives them to each one, just as He determines." (I Corinthians 12:7, 11) I can remember the first time I received a full tool set. It was designed to replace my one-size-fits-all utili-tool—a large, multi-head screwdriver. This little red box full of shiny metal objects was life changing. Biggest eye-opener? Apparently, somewhere along the line, some brilliant engineer devised this tool called a hammer that turns out to be much more effective at driving in nails than the handle of my untili-tool. Amazing!
God has gifted you to be a tool in His toolbox, so that His Church can function effectively. When you or I are not doing our part, the Church ends up driving in nails with screwdrivers. Sure, it may get done, but not with the excellence that comes from gifting and passion.
Do you know your spiritual gifts? And don't tell me you don't have one, or else I'll have to tell you that by doing so you're making God out to be a liar. If you have never gone through a spiritual gifts assessment, when you are done with this devotion boot up your computer and go to "Free Spiritual Gifts Analysis." This gift test is not foolproof, but they are a good start to discovering how God has wired you. Also, for those of you who have taken one before, let me encourage you to do so again. Awareness of new gifts and passions will sometimes surface as God moves you to different roles in His kingdom.
The two gifts mentioned in the Exodus passage are craftsmanship and teaching. No one would ever accuse me of craftsmanship—I couldn't design, sculpt, draw, paint, embroider or build myself out of a paper bag. But perhaps you fit this gift well. Wonderful! God can use you both in the church as well as outside the church to honor Him and help others.
One of the gifts God has given me is teaching. This includes a passion to study, a desire to clearly understand what I'm communicating to others and the ability to make my subject clear to my readers and listeners. You may be able to identify with this gift, but perhaps you communicate more effectively to children or teenagers. The church always needs godly teachers for all age levels.
But consider the following other gifts presented in Romans 12:6-8.
Do any of these descriptions fit you? Take some time to prayerfully read them one more times. Ask the Lord to impress one or more of these descriptions on you. Now, if you are able, complete that Free Spiritual Gifts Analysis. When you are done, take some time to thank God for the way He has wired you, and commit to Him that you will use His gifts to do His work.


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This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or "Marketplaces") created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning in October 2013, middle-income people who are not eligible for coverage through their employer, Medicaid, or Medicare, can apply for tax credit subsidies available through state-based exchanges. Additionally, states have the option to expand their Medicaid programs to cover all people making up to 138% of the federal poverty level (which is about $33,000 for a family of four). In states that opt out of expanding Medicaid, some people making below this amount will still be eligible for Medicaid, some will be eligible for subsidized coverage through Marketplaces, and others will not be eligible for subsidies. With this calculator, you can enter different income levels, ages, and family sizes to get an estimate of your eligibility for subsidies and how much you could spend on health insurance. As premiums and eligibility requirements may vary, contact your state's Medicaid office or exchange with enrollment questions. The Foundation encourages other organizations to feature the calculator on their websites using the embed instructions.
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The Subsidy Calculator is based on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as signed into law in 2010, and subsequent regulations issued by Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Premiums displayed in the calculator's results are based on actual exchange premiums in 2014 dollars. Premiums were obtained through a review of insurer rate filings to state regulators as well as data published by HHS. The silver premium is the second-lowest cost silver premium available in the rating area of the entered zip code and the bronze premium is the lowest-cost bronze plan in the rating area of the entered zip code. Not all plans are available in all parts of the rating area, so actual premiums may vary depending on plan availability.
If "US Average" is selected, nationwide average premium estimates are shown. These estimates were derived from estimates of average premiums for 2016 from the Congressional Budget Office. We estimate an average premium for a single adult enrolled in the second-lowest cost Silver plan to be $4,055 (before subsidies). This estimate was derived by multiplying the CBO estimate for a family premium by 37% (the average ratio of single to family premiums in previous CBO estimates) and then adjusting for assumed inflation, differences over time in the aggregate reinsurance pool, and reduced by 16% to reflect lower than expected exchange premiums, to arrive at a 2014 estimate. Premiums could vary from this amount due to assumptions insurers make in setting premiums or the degree of competition in the market, and will also differ based on regional variations in underlying health costs. National average premiums for Bronze plans are based on the estimated Silver and ratio of claims expenses between Bronze and Silver plans in the HHS actuarial value calculator.
The premium is adjusted for family size and age of the user. Premiums in the calculator vary by age within the three to one limit specified in the law, using age factors from proposed regulations issued by HHS (or, state specific age factors where states have adopted them). The calculator does not display a tobacco surcharge. However, in most states, insurers can charge a tobacco surcharge of up to 50% of your total premium, and tax credits do not apply to the surcharge. Actual tobacco surcharges will vary by plan and some states do not permit insurers to vary premiums by tobacco status.
Premium subsidies are based on Silver coverage (which has an actuarial value of about 70%). Enrollees may pay a lower premium for less comprehensive coverage (i.e., a Bronze plan, with an actuarial value of 60%) or may purchase more comprehensive coverage (i.e., a Gold plan, with an actuarial value of 80% or a Platinum plan with an actuarial value of 90%). People receiving subsidies can apply their subsidy toward the purchase of more or less expensive plans, but must pay the difference between the premium in the selected plan and the subsidy.
In addition to premium tax credits, cost sharing subsidies are also available for people who make between 100 and 250 percent of the poverty level. Cost sharing subsidies further limit out of pocket costs and raise the actuarial value of Silver plans. In most cases, Silver plans have an actuarial value of 70 percent. However, for people with incomes between 100% and 250% of the poverty level, the actuarial value of Silver plans will range from 94 percent to 73 percent. Reduced out of pocket limits and higher actuarial values are shown in the calculator results when applicable. Cost-sharing subsidies are only available if the eligible person enrolls in a Silver level plan.
The law also makes available a catastrophic policy for young adults and those exempted from the requirement to obtain insurance due to affordability. Catastrophic plans are less comprehensive and have a lower premium than other coverage. Eligibility to purchase catastrophic coverage is reflected in the calculator, when applicable. Premium subsidies may not be applied to catastrophic coverage.
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Where can I go for help understanding how the health reform law will affect me?
If you have questions about how the health reform law will affect you and your insurance options, please go to Healthcare.gov, or contact their Help Center at 1-800-318-2596 if you have questions that cannot be answered on their website. You can also contact your state's Consumer Assistance Program, Exchange, or Medicaid office with questions about eligibility and enrollment. The Kaiser Family Foundation is unable to provide individual advice on your insurance options.
I am having difficulty viewing or understanding my results. What should I do?
Some users of older versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox have experienced difficulty viewing the subsidy calculator results, but these problems are usually resolved by updating to newer versions of their web browser. Not sure which browser version you are running? Check here for IE or here for Firefox. If you continue to experience difficulties viewing the results after updating your browser, please contact us. Please note that we are not able to provide individual advice or assistance understanding your results. If you have additional questions, we suggest that you contact one of the resources above.
Does the calculator provide definitive estimates of what I will pay under the health reform law?
No. The calculator is intended to illustrate how families in varying circumstances may be affected by the tax credits and limits on age rating included in the law. Although the premiums in the calculator represent actual premiums for plans sold in your area, there are several reasons why your Subsidy Calculator results may not match your actual tax credit amount. For example, the Subsidy Calculator relies completely on information as you enter it, whereas the Marketplace may calculate your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to be a different amount or may verify your income against previous year's data. When you apply for exchange coverage, the Marketplace will review your application and notify you of your tax credit eligibility before you enroll in a plan.
How do premium subsidies work?
People purchasing coverage on their own will be eligible for government subsidies (through a tax credit) towards their health insurance premiums based on income. Subsidies will be provided to people with family income between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level. The most that these families buying subsidized coverage in an exchange will pay towards a health insurance premium will range from 2.0% of income at 100% of poverty to 9.5% of income at 400% of poverty, with amounts at specific income levels specified in a table in the law. Subsidies are tied to a benchmark level of coverage based on actuarial value. And, subsidies will only be available to those purchasing coverage through the exchanges, which includes people who do not have access to alternative insurance (such as Medicaid and affordable employer coverage). When an exchange determines that a person is eligible for a tax credit based on expected income, and that person enrolls in coverage, subsidies will be paid directly to insurers to lower the cost of premiums (and in some cases cost sharing). For more information, click here.
What is included in household income? How do I know what to enter for my income?
The calculator allows users to enter household income in terms of 2014 dollars or as a percent of the federal poverty level. Household income includes incomes of the taxpayer, spouse, and dependents. In determining eligibility for exchange subsidies, income will be based on your attestation of your expected income in 2014 and will be verified by the exchange with documentation from your most recent tax return, with consideration of reasonable changes you expect. Exchanges will calculate enrollees' household incomes using Modified Adjusted Gross Income, or MAGI. The MAGI calculation includes such income sources as wages, salary, foreign income, interest, dividends, and Social Security. MAGI calculation does not include income from gifts, inheritance and some other income sources are partially excluded. More information on MAGI is available here.
What is the poverty level?
The federal poverty level varies by family size. In 2013, it is $11,490 for a single adult and $23,550 for a family of 4.
How does Medicaid relate to exchange subsidies?
Currently, Medicaid eligibility varies substantially by state, and is generally limited to certain categories of people (e.g., children, parents, people who are disabled, and people age 65 or older). Under health reform, states have the option to expand Medicaid eligibility to all people with incomes below 138% of the poverty level. The calculator notes when people would be eligible for Medicaid under expansion, and when they would be eligible for exchange subsidies if their state does not expand Medicaid. More information on state decisions regarding Medicaid expansion is available here. In other cases, people may be Medicaid-eligible based on their state's eligibility requirements. As Medicaid eligibility varies from state to state, please contact your state's Medicaid office with eligibility and enrollment questions.
How do premiums vary by age and health status?
Before the health law goes into effect in 2014, people buying coverage on their own generally face medical underwriting, meaning that they can be turned down for coverage or charged a higher premium based on their health status. Under the reform law, insurers are prohibited from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on health status. Beginning in 2014, the reform law also limits the degree to which premiums may vary by age , with the premium for a 64 year old being no more than three times that of a 21 year old. This means that premiums for older people may be lower than under the status quo while premiums for younger people may be higher. Under proposed regulations by Health and Human Services (HHS), children under age 21 have slightly lower premiums and families with more than three children under the age of 21 will only be charged premiums for three children.
How do premiums vary by location?
As under the status quo, the health reform law permits premiums to vary by geographic area, reflecting the fact that the cost of living and health care expenses vary significantly by location. As shown here, average health insurance premiums vary quite a bit by state, with the lowest family premium in a state at about 17% below the national average and the highest at about 11% above the average. Premiums also vary by location within states, so the range across communities nationwide is larger than the statewide averages suggest. Premiums in the calculator are based on estimates of average premiums nationwide. Therefore, actual premiums may be higher or lower, depending on where you live.
How do premiums vary by tobacco usage?
Currently, insurers in many states charge higher premiums (in the form of a surcharge) for enrollees who use tobacco. The health reform law allows insurers to charge people who use tobacco up to 50% more in premiums than people who do not use tobacco. Furthermore, the law specifies that exchange subsidies cannot be used to cover the portion of the premium that is due to a tobacco surcharge. Under the status quo, insurers typically charge an average of 20%. States that do not permit tobacco surcharges are listed here.
What are Bronze and Silver plans?
When purchasing subsidized exchange coverage, you can choose between four levels of coverage: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum (in order of least to most comprehensive). In general, more comprehensive plans have higher premiums, but also have lower out-of-pocket costs. Bronze level coverage is the lowest level of coverage most people are required to have under health reform; on average bronze plans cover 60 percent of enrollees' total costs. Silver level coverage is more comprehensive, covering on average 70 percent of enrollees' total costs. The most comprehensive plans are Gold and Platinum plans, which on average cover 80 and 90 percent of enrollees' total costs, respectively. For more information, see the question about actuarial value below.
What is actuarial value and how does it affect premiums?
The actuarial value of a health insurance policy is the percentage of the total covered expenses that the plan covers, on average for a typical population. For example, a plan with a 70% actuarial value means that consumers would on average pay 30% of the cost of health care expenses through features like deductibles and coinsurance. The amount that each enrollee pays will vary substantially by the amount of services they use. The health reform law specifies a benchmark level of coverage for the purposes of premium subsidies using actuarial values. Premium subsidies will be tied to Silver plans, which have an actuarial value of 70%. Additional subsidies for people making between 100 and 250% of the poverty level limit cost sharing and raise the actuarial value of Silver plans. The calculator also illustrates premiums and subsidies for Bronze plans, which have an actuarial value of 60%. Bronze plans represent the minimum level of coverage most people are required to maintain under health reform, and these plans will have higher cost sharing on average. Regardless of the level of actuarial value, insurers will have to cover a defined set of health care services and cap the total amount of cost sharing required of consumers at defined levels, but can generally otherwise vary the structure and degree of cost sharing so long as minimum actuarial value thresholds are met.
Can premiums be compared to what people are paying today?
Premiums cannot necessarily be compared to what people are paying now. Most people with insurance today have coverage through work, where the employer is paying for a portion of the premium. The premiums and tax credits presented in the calculator apply to people who are buying insurance on their own. The premium calculations are consistent with estimates of premiums under reform prepared by the Congressional Budget Office. However, in many cases coverage will be more comprehensive and accessible than what is typically available today in the non-group market. As a result, 2014 premiums in the calculator cannot necessarily be compared to what people buying insurance on their own were paying before the law.
also of interest
- Calculadora de Subsidios
- For Consumers: Understanding Health Reform
- Health Reform FAQs
- The YouToons Get Ready for Obamacare: Health Insurance Changes Coming Your Way Under the Affordable Care Act
- Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions About Health Insurance Subsidies
- State Health Insurance Marketplace Profiles


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