re: What are the economics of Affordable Care Act?

I'm retired, on Medicare which cost about $150 a month. Also have BCBS plan "F" which cost me $350 a month.

I'm married and the wife's BCBS cost us $300 a month. Her insurance will go up to $400 a month due to ACA.

We are on a set income and now the wife will have to return back to the work force which in turn will cost more tax dollars to have a home bound nurse to come in more then once a week. She had retired at 50. 3 months later, I got sick and I do need help every day. It's the catch 22.