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0 pointscamhart6y ago0 comments

I was looking last year in Washington. Cheapest option for my family was ~$1800 / month, and that had a 14k deductible and ~20k max out of pocket. It also couldn't be used outside of Washington state (which sucks).

Went with the health ministry route because we align with their principals already, plus we can visit family out of the country and be "covered".

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gsbraitberg6y ago

Careful with the health ministry: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/health/christian-health-c...

lotsofpulp6y ago

That’s because health ministry isn’t ACA conforming health insurance. It’s ridiculous the law had to allow those stupid plans to exist to be passed.

deedubaya6y ago

Can confirm similar prices for a family of 3, no prior health issues.

lotsofpulp6y ago

Since 2010 and ACA, health insurance companies are not allowed to factor in pre existing conditions for premium costs.

When you search for health insurance, you’re only asked for age and location and smoking. Basically, nowadays in the US, your health insurance premium is simply a function of age, and the premium for oldest person at 65 is limited to be a multiple of youngest (healthiest).

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0 pointscamhart6y ago0 comments

Went with the health ministry route because we align with their principals already, plus we can visit family out of the country and be "covered".

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gsbraitberg6y ago

Careful with the health ministry: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/health/christian-health-c...

lotsofpulp6y ago

That’s because health ministry isn’t ACA conforming health insurance. It’s ridiculous the law had to allow those stupid plans to exist to be passed.

deedubaya6y ago

Can confirm similar prices for a family of 3, no prior health issues.

lotsofpulp6y ago

Since 2010 and ACA, health insurance companies are not allowed to factor in pre existing conditions for premium costs.

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