The MAGI rules apply to eligibility determinations for CHP+ and most Health First Colorado programs, except for those programs for individuals over 65 years old and/or for people who have a disability. The use of MAGI standardizes income eligibility rules across all states.
That's one reason Thomson's first set will cost $8,000 and Zenith's $10,000. Still, all of the manufacturers swear that the prices will fall -- and fast. This isn't of concern just to them. Television stations that begin digital broadcasting, starting on Nov. 1, are spending millions to make the transition.
The plasma TV was invented in 1964, the color plasma was invented in 1992, and in 1997 they were finally introduced to the consumer market by Fujitsu, followed shortly thereafter by Philips ($15,000 each) and Pioneer. In 1988, Sharp sold the first commercial LCD television, 14 inches.