Need some advice - Page 4

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@DMM05...I am in the same boat, self employed. My premium is roughy $850.00. I am thinking of going with MediShare, a Christian health network. You do have to profess to be a Christian, no smoking or drug use and attend church. I know some people do not like the idea of this coverage (not insurance) but I meet the qualifications and the rates are much less expensive.
If you like the idea of this coverage google them and it will help you make an informed decision, and you can always call and speak with someone, which I have done several times.

One thing to keep in mind is they do not cover any pre exisitng conditions until you have been in their plan for 3 years.
If you don't mind, once you make a decision I would be interested in what you purchase. I have not signed up yet for MediShare but will in the next 30-45 days unless something else pops up. Good luck.

I just looked it up. Interesting.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@GSPgirl

@GSPgirl wrote:
@DMM05 wrote:
My husband is retiring very shortly. I am 59 and have been trying to find insurance for me that we can afford. I have been calling around for a few days to get prices and I am literally in tears! I knew it was going to be rough but the prices are outrageous!! I would really appreciate some advice if you can. Thanks.
I'm so sorry, but I thought OBAMAcare was there to help you? Isn't that what we were told? All of you who are on Obamacare maybe you could help her?

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@GSPgirl

You do realize that care is being thrown out, don't you?

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm sorry the OP did not respond to my question as to whether she was in CA. I had information for her that would help if she was, or if they were nearby.

You do what you can...

maestra · ‎03-09-2010

good luck, I am in the same boat and had to go to ACA.

maestra · ‎03-09-2010

@NicksmomESQ Some employers are able to exempt themselves from COBRA. Mine did and I have some choice words for them, which I did pass along.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
I'm sorry the OP did not respond to my question as to whether she was in CA. I had information for her that would help if she was, or if they were nearby.

You do what you can...

I believe she answered in another post (#13?) that she lives in PA. @Noel7

~The only difference between this place and the Titanic is that the Titanic had a band.~

KarenQVC · ‎05-13-2010

@Noel7 I believe she said PA.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

@maestra Wow!! How can an employer get themselves exempt from Cobra? That's terrible that they can get away with doing that!!!!

Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

@151949 wrote:
@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Not retired, paying my own, no govt care plan,
$5000 deductible $10,000 a year for basic health.

Govt plan $6,000 deductible $13,500 a year for basic health

can't give you any advice, just pay and it's not getting any cheaper.
I believe this varies by your income & where you live.

Paying on my own has nothing to do with my income, where I live possibly but not that much different crossing state borders.

Government plan is based on -0- income, went through the exchange and decided it would be better to keep what I got. I used -0- on purpose.

Sad sad situation.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@DMM05 wrote:
My husband is retiring very shortly. I am 59 and have been trying to find insurance for me that we can afford. I have been calling around for a few days to get prices and I am literally in tears! I knew it was going to be rough but the prices are outrageous!! I would really appreciate some advice if you can. Thanks.

@DMM05

Are you talking about MEDICAL insurance? If so, I would think the first thing to do is look into Medicare. Are you still working? If so, can you carry him on your insurance?