Cost of Healthcare.gov: $634 Million — So Far

First time accepted submitter Saethan writes "Healthcare.gov, the site to be used by people in 36 states to get insurance as part of the Affordable Care Act, has apparently cost the U.S. Government $634 million. Not only is this more than Facebook spent during its first 6 years in operation, it is also over $500 million above what the original estimate was: $93.7 million. Why, in a country with some of the best web development companies in the world, has this website, which is poor quality at best, cost so much?" That $634 million figure comes from this U.S. government budget-tracking system. Given that this system is national rather than for a single city, maybe everyone should just be grateful the contract didn't go to TechnoDyne.

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An Overarching Problem

[GlennC]

The real problem is that NOBODY, in ANY branch of the U.S. government, gives a shit about anything other than enriching themselves.

I cordially invite ANY evidence to the contrary.

Re:It's called "padding"

[bluefoxlucid]

I have actually argued for $800 toilet seats at my place of work. Once I was unable to hold out past 2pm, so I used the company facilities--and HALF a roll of toilet paper. Half the roll. Not only did I clog the toilet, but that evening when I showered it was quite painful due to a nasty rash I'd developed from improper hygiene.

My bathroom comes equipped with a shower, which I use when hygiene is required. You wouldn't fist your hands into a pile of cow manure and then wipe off with a paper towel before you prepare dinner, now would you? Why public facilities aren't equipped with the correct hygiene products is beyond me and, frankly, disturbing as all hell.