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07-03-2016, 08:25 PM
Bump!
- Self employed
- 25 Years Old
- Relatively healthy all my life
- Living in the US
Is anyone in a similar situation? I'm just now looking for health insurance coverage, primarily in health/vision. Browsing on eHealth.com for options. I'm not one to skip on health and don't believe in any short-cuts so I would pay top dollar to avoid any gimmicks in fine print later. I'd be grateful to know if anyone is in a similar situation or is already setup nicely.
What are some things to consider / eliminate? Any insight is appreciated.
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07-04-2016, 12:23 PM
At your age it is best to pay for necessary procedures in cash as needed. You will pay much less in the long run. I did this for years and still do. I try not to end up in the ER more than a couple times a decade. Spend that money on your actual, tangible, physical health instead. When you get near 30 you could start looking for plans if you are the kind of guy that likes to go see the doctor. Last time I went to the doctor I got finger fucked in my ass, I dont even like it when bitches try to eaty my booty.
Avoid needing Doctor's is the play.
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07-04-2016, 05:38 PM
I pay nothing in my province.
There is a slight user fee, maybe $10.
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07-06-2016, 04:18 AM
Obligatory by law here. I pay 97 Euros a month.
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07-06-2016, 06:23 AM
In the US the best thing to do is to negotiate a settlement than pay for insurance. My father was a Bankruptcy Lawyer for over 40 years and never paid for insurance and had serious health issues during his last few years into his 80's
He took that money he could have been giving to an insurance company and invested it. During his entire career. When his health went in his early 60's then very bad into his 70's he had more money than any insurance company would ever cover though making strategic investments buying notes and bonds from which he could either borrow against or cash in.
He saw doctors regularly and paid cash for ER visits his entire life. I remember he fell off a sailboat when I was a kid and broke his back, he was billed 3k by the Hospital. I remember my mom yelling 3k! My dad calmly said I've not had a hospital visit in 5 years and at the time my mom was paying $250ish a month for her insurance. My dad said in 5 years you paid 15,000ish and I've invested 250ish every month and we have 80,000ish to cover my $3,000 dollar bill.
I even remember he would take doctors out (not clients) and ask them to check him out. All did it for free. They would say oh swing by my office at whatever time.
Unless you have some long standing illness you don't need health insurance. It's a stupid investment, you're better off banking/investing that insurance payment every month and traveling for minor procedures. My dad got his Dental work done in SA and had all his heart stuff done in Russia. Saved him a mint over a life time.
If you already have medical debt realize the debt is sold to companies. Almost always you can negotiate much less that the claim like over 90% than what you're getting asked for. I just closed a 5k ER visit for less than $400. It's a version of derivatives. Depending on xyz company's (debt collector) investment thesis You can do some serious damage just by saying no I'll pay this. $400 is the average monthly insurance rate for what most call a good Health Plan.
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07-06-2016, 11:52 AM
I'm early 30s and about ready to make the jump to self-employed, any tips for buying insurance? My biz partner has insurance also I wonder if there's a two person small company plan.
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07-06-2016, 12:19 PM
My health insurance costs about $250 per month through my employer. That's with a $800 deductible. Given how much I earn monthly, it's a no brainier for me. I think it's well worth it. ER visits can be extremely expensive if you're not careful. Also, it's a much cheaper alternative than going with Obamacare.
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07-06-2016, 05:47 PM
The only advantage I can see if there's a small business deal through healthcare.gov is if the company can pay for your health benefits pre-tax, that saves a lot of money on the employee end and I think most regular size employers do it.
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07-07-2016, 10:15 AM
I pay 1000 a month for myself, my wife, and kid. It's beyond aggravating.
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12-12-2016, 08:03 PM
Now that prices have sky rocketed - what are you guys doing ages 25+ with a small business?
Should you go with the personal or business plan?
Can you get health insurance after Dec 15 enrollment cut-off?
Can you change your plan at any time?
Only thing I go for is a blood test x2 a year and a minor freak-out on my neck that was just an x-ray checkup. Seriously considering not even applying. My rates look like $400/MO.
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12-13-2016, 09:03 AM
None. Thanks to Obamacare I get penalized even if I do pay for it.
I'm in my 20s and in excellent health. This isn't medical advice but my health insurance is working out, juicing fruits and veggies, meditating, the occasional groupon visits, and popping an aspirin once a week. My exboss is a millionaire and total cheapskate and bragged about not having insurance for a decade. Maybe my attitude will change when I have a family.
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12-13-2016, 01:42 PM
I NEVER go to the doctor. Very healthy. Only 25yo. I pay $151.54 a month through my employer. I live in the US...
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12-14-2016, 12:25 AM
I don't have insurance. Live in Norway.
The public healthcare system covers everything. As soon as you get hospitalized in Norway everything is free (with that I mean that you don't get a bill when you check-out). Going to the GP carries a small fee up to 300$-ish per year. After that doctors are free too within that year. Medicine is also heavily subsidized.
Negative effects of this system?
Can be slow at times and a lot of staff lack a service attitude. But I rather live in the Norwegian system then lets say the American system. I don't have to think about insurances or anything.
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12-14-2016, 01:27 AM
Almost nothing. High deductable + employer contribution + lots of goodies. Good pay + bennies = great but hard to motivate yourself to escape being an employee.
Pretty good deal. Even before them I've been on a high deductable plan of some form for close to a decade. Sometimes on my own dime.