What state do they live in? If one that declined the funds for Medicaid, intended to help offset the cost of launching the program, then yes -- their premiums are higher than in states that accepted the money.
Also, is that the cost before subsidies? Are they eligible for subsidies? If yes, then it will make a big difference, I think. If no, then they're doing ok and can afford it.
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It is the cost before subsidies but I doubt they'll qualify for much in subsidies. (I have yet to research it for them since they just told me about their quote yesterday.) They both work full time jobs and combined make about $55k. I know they're "doing ok" as you put it, but really, should anyone be spending nearly 20% of their income on insurance?
It's sickening that there are people who can sit on their butts claiming disability when they could be working (I also, unfortunately, have family members who do this) are paying nothing for healthcare and two hardworking people who were born in a time when you didn't need a college degree and thus make a modest lower middle class income are paying out the nose for healthcare.
Also, is that the cost before subsidies? Are they eligible for subsidies? If yes, then it will make a big difference, I think. If no, then they're doing ok and can afford it.
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It is the cost before subsidies but I doubt they'll qualify for much in subsidies. (I have yet to research it for them since they just told me about their quote yesterday.) They both work full time jobs and combined make about $55k. I know they're "doing ok" as you put it, but really, should anyone be spending nearly 20% of their income on insurance?
It's sickening that there are people who can sit on their butts claiming disability when they could be working (I also, unfortunately, have family members who do this) are paying nothing for healthcare and two hardworking people who were born in a time when you didn't need a college degree and thus make a modest lower middle class income are paying out the nose for healthcare.
