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.
A number of companies did manufacture and sell mechanical television sets, either assembled or in kit form. In 1931 the Jenkins Television Radiovisor and Receiver Kit with a 3 magnyfing lens could be purchased for $ 115.45 ($1,769 in 2013 dollars).