Ryan's Healthcare plan.

[Tom Joad]

When I retired I kept the BCBS employer group plan that I had, but I have to pay the whole thing, so it's costing me a shitload of money. Obummercare gave me no help whatsoever.

This plan of Ryan's seems to indicate that I will be eligible for a subsidy.

If that's the case I'm all in for it.

Of course the Devil will be in the details.

And both parties seem to agree on one principle. "Whatever you do, do it in such a way as to screw Tom Joad".

http://paulryan.house.gov/healthcare/pcaqanda.htm#3

Americans who like their employer-sponsored health benefits will be able to keep what they have. But individual Americans should make that decision – instead of falling victim to arbitrary tax rules or staying in a job only because they can’t afford to lose their health insurance. Tax breaks should go directly to every individual with a health insurance plan. This will give hardworking Americans the control and the freedom to choose how best to spend their hard earned dollars when it comes to choosing health care for their families.

If you have health insurance through your employer, nothing will change. For most Americans, the tax credit they will receive will cover the premiums for employer-provided health benefits they currently receive,