Reported Obamacare Enrollee Chad Henderson Tells Washington Post: "I have not purchased a specific plan."
The Washington Post's Sarah Kliff spoke to Chad Henderson this afternoon, following up on my story from earlier today, in which his father said that the two had not enrolled yet. Here's what Chad said:
Sarah Kliff: So your dad says you haven't purchased health insurance.
Chad Henderson: Here's my response. Most reporters, I'm not calling anyone out especially you, they haven't had access to the web site. They weren't very clear as to how the process went. Most people have no understanding that it's a two step process. One is you fill out an application. It sends you a notification received successfully.
The next step is comparing the prices, comparing all the plans. And that's when you purchase the plan. I said I enrolled in the marketplace. I never said I chose a specific plan. But the number I gave you, the $175 or $200 or whatever, that is the plan I am choosing. My dad is choosing a different plan. So, enrollment meant that my application was sent and approved. That's what I meant by enrollment. I have not purchased a specific plan. That's what's confusing people.
My dad was right. I have chosen mine. He hasn't chosen his yet.
Sarah Kliff: So let me make sure I understand things right here. You went through the part of the website where you entered in your information and found out what you qualified for, and that's done. And you got to the part where you can compare plans, but you have not purchased a plan?
Chad Henderson: We have not purchased a specific.The application has information and once you submit it, it reviews eligibility. Obviously I'm not eligible for Medicaid because our governor isn't expanding it. And that's what I meant by enrollment. I had assumed that I never said I purchased a plan or enrolled in marketplace. I'm not backing down on my comments. I have not misled anyone.
So Chad claims he has "chosen" a plan, but has not purchased a plan. And he now says that his father "hasn't chosen his yet."
