It may have been a mess before, but it is far worse now.
Back in 2010, family of five, $7,000 deductible and high co-pays. I think it was considered “catastophic” insurance at the time. $345 a month.
Flash forward to this month. $10,000 deductible, higher co-pays, and we just got our new bill - $1,320 a month! And we know we are already in for some big bills this year. (But hey - at least we’ll meet the deductible!)
My wife opened the new insurance bill just last week (went from $1,040 to the $1,320). She was in tears. “Paying $1,320 a month. For WHAT!?” In my mind I thought “so the ‘poor’ people can have free health insurance.” I didn’t dare say it though.
I’m guessing we’ll spend almost $30,000 in medical expenses next year. Another few years at that rate and we’ll probably be able to get the “free” insurance.
FUBO