• henfredemars
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    7 months ago

    I’m not convinced that HD health plans did much more than reduce premiums on paper. It didn’t really address any of the problems with the system.

    You can call more people insured I guess.

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      7 months ago

      They didn’t. All they really did was disallow carriers to either drop or deny you for preexisting conditions (which they just charge you up the ass for to make it back), and fine people for not paying for private insurance, all while being able to claim they did something. It’s a fucking joke.

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      7 months ago

      They really only seem worth it when paired with an HSA. I have really expensive coverage now, because: kids. If I instead had my company’s high deductible plan plus funded an HSA to cover the deductible, both my premiums and coverage would be about the same. However for years when I didn’t use the entire HSA, it rolls over for the future. If you can afford this combination and not always sick, you have good coverage and premiums going down over time. With kids, there’s always something, so not worth it for me

      • edric@lemm.ee
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        7 months ago

        Yeah, I’m on a HDP + HSA as well and it works for us at the moment. No plans to have kids and don’t get sick often. If and when the chronic issues start manifesting, then maybe we will consider a traditional plan. Still shocking to see those bills though.