hipeter924
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- May 5, 2009
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Maryland publishes rates under Obamacare exchange - Baltimore Sun$150 or more what?Not necessarily, as some still exist. But obviously the minimum where I am is at least $150 or more.Well- surprise! That shit has long gone out the window. Where the fuck have you been?I only need a policy that covers the rare broken leg or accident, and maybe a visit to the doctor every six months, as I really don't need to go too often. But even if I find one like that, it is sure to be at least $160-200 a month.I can't afford the cheapest mother scratching ACA policy.
IF I had access to a policy that had no maternity, no drug abuse, no mental health provisions... I could afford it.
There used to be a "buffet" of policies out there, but now we are all on the exact same policy.
Socialism- ya can't beat it. With a fucking stick.
We are now ALL under ONE policy- we are now all equal.
BUT- being equal, we must pay for those who cannot afford the premiums by paying higher premiums ourselves.
This is the MOST fucked up bullshit.
Are you one of those bitches for whom I am paying $1,000/month to insure?
Depends on what coverage I get. Only really need emergency cover and a few visits a year. But it would be cheaper for me to go to New Zealand for a few months, then come back, than get cover here for anything I couldn't wait for.Finally, it's important to consider that if a consumer thinks the rate he or she is paying is too high, the exchange makes it easy to shop around. Maryland and other states are busy creating web portals that allow consumers to compare prices and services for health insurance the way they now shop for airline tickets on sites like Expedia. And there is a significant variation in the projected costs from one company to another. According to the Maryland Insurance Administration rates for a basic, "bronze" level plan for a 25-year-old non-smoker range from $124 a month (BlueChoice) to $237 (All Savers). The premium for a higher-quality "silver" plan for a 50-year-old non-smoker would range from $267 a month (Coventry) to $470 (All Savers).
Though whether I use the insurance I get or not is irrelevant, as those on higher premiums would get charged anyway. If you don't sign up, the government starts fining - so ultimately it comes down to inane phone calls and letters vs giving them the money so they leave me alone.
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