Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Got my new contract rate for this year. Now at $1488.00 per month. I know I don't get what I pay for because I am relatively healthy. Lots of things I would like to have checked out are not covered. what I hate is I am required by Mass Laws to have it and part of my rate is to provide insurance to those who can not or will not pay. I have to do a lot of work to make that money every month Wish I could spell Edited March 9, 2012 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Holy crap! That's insane.. Hope you can find a cheper carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Got my new contract rate for this year. Now at $1488.00 per month. I know I don't get what I pay for because I am relatively healthy. Lots of things I would like to have checked out are not covered. what I hate is I am required by Mass Laws to have it and part of my rate is to provide insurance to those who can not or will not pay. I have to do a lot of work to make that money every month Since I retired in 2002, mine is on track to double every 6 years. Just a matter of time we will all be "those who can not pay". Bill Edited March 9, 2012 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 And I thought it was bad at $850 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 And I thought it was bad at $850 a month. The only people in the world who pay that are Americans. Switzerland and Cuba seem to provide pretty good medical care for a lot less than we pay. All depends on how much money doctors make per year:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 It'll never stop as long as we have a system where a third party bears the cost for anything other than extreme expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Warrior Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I think the health care insurance in this country is outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 when you get 65,the price drops,,I retired 5 years ago and so far my retirement check goes to pay INS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 And I thought it was bad at $850 a month. The only people in the world who pay that are Americans. Switzerland and Cuba seem to provide pretty good medical care for a lot less than we pay. All depends on how much money doctors make per year:( You would be surprised to learn that how much doctors make accounts for less than 2% of healthcare costs as reflected by your insurance premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 There is no such thing as a free lunch. The Kennedy Administration proved that axiom. Countries with 'free' health care do not have free health care. It is paid by taxes on everyone. Think of a 50% tax rate with a 30-40% VAT. That means your $30 pari of Levi jeans are now $100. A single payer system is akin to the phone company in the 1930-1960. You can have any phone you want as long as its black. Single payer systems have their major faults with regards to cost, quality and access. The phone company had call waiting and call forwarding technology and capability in the works for years but never had any competition to bring it to the marketplace. No country has the access to quality health care that we have in the US. BTW: Look at the Indian Health Services is a single payer system which is a complete failure. The Anti-Deficiency Act prevents the actual access to services when the budget is low. That is why so many tribe opt out with the 638 provisions. MA is a model for the Obama care. We subsidize health care costs for those who 'won't work.' Put doctors in control, the costs go up, put lawyers in the courthouse, the costs go up. Remember the lack of flu vaccine a few years ago. That was John Edwards (Senator, VP Candidate) he sued the maker of the flu vaccine because he client got sick. The company moved to England. There is not a 30 second sound byte answer the health care issue but Obamacare is not on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This Hate rant has turned into a discussion, which is beyond the bounds of the rules for the Hate Forum. Thus, it must be closed. Please review the Hate Forum Rules: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8097 [note: this is a generic response] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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