Obamacare created a moral crisis for America and every Christian, not only forcing us to pay for the destruction of the most vulnerable human life, but making it illegal or difficult not to do so. Everyone will fall into one of the five decision categories below, either intentionally or unintentionally. AS of January 1st, 2014 we all must choose between the following:
- Choose a plan through a state exchange where your premiums will directly pay for abortion.
- Enroll in a plan in the traditional insurance market via your employer which will also likely pay for abortion or abortion-causing contraception.
- Become a ‘conscientious objector’ by opting out and not purchasing health insurance at all and pay financial penalties14 to the IRS, up to 2.5% of family income or $2,085 (whichever is greater) by year 2016 (‘Rendering unto Caesar…’ Mark 12:17).
- Engage in ‘civil disobedience’ by opting out AND refusing to pay the fine (‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you…’ Acts 4:19). However, since the Supreme Court ruled the individual mandate constitutional, legal defense would be challenging.
- Opt out and join a Christian cost-sharing community such as MediShare or Samaritan Ministries, membership in which would exempt you from any penalties.15
CompassCare is committed to helping you make an informed and ethical health insurance decision.