2016 Health Insurance Premiums
Those of us in the private health insurance market in Minnesota are being socked with 40-50% increases in premiums eff 1-1-16. I may have to put the RV up on blocks and park it in the driveway. I have...
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tjfogelberg wrote:
This is a complex topic. I posted it here because the issue (dramatically rising health care costs) impacts all of us and leaves less money in our pockets for camping! :) Thanks everyone for your feedback. No easy answers. One final thought (from me)... We already have single payer for everyone 65 and over! Medicare system is generally considered more efficient at processing claims than the private insurers. I would like to see a Medicare option for those under 65. Enrollment would be optional and serve as an alternative to the mess we have now. There would be premiums just like there are now for those 65 and older. Those premiums would vary depending on INCOME and age (ability to pay) - not health status. Thanks again.
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