I am a 60 year old single white male, non-smoker in excellent health. My employer-United AirLines, Houston, TX. Prior to January 1st 2014 (and for the previous 10 years), I had a “Build Your Own Plan” policy with “0” Deductable and 100% coverage-no Out Of Pocket. January 1st, 2014, (to “align” our corporate plans more […]
This is from the letter I sent to my congressional representative: Subject: Repeal of ObamaCare Dear Congressman Brooks, Health care insurance is something that, thankfully, my family and I have not historically had to worry too much about. Our health care has normally been provided by or heavily subsidized by my employer. However, due essentially […]
We are having medications denied that were previously authorized. We are being advised that we have to try three other drugs before they will authorize the drug that the prescription was written for. They are not taking into consideration that our medical records reflect the fact that we have taken these drugs before we found […]
After quitting my job to raise my children, I applied to several health insurance companies. All but one denied us, due to pre existing conditions. Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield was the only insurance company to cover four healthy individuals. Our premium was over $1000, and increase more the next year. In 2014, we receive […]
Because of circumstances that I have no control over, I get government aid and am on Medicaid. Only it’s not Straight or Fee-For-Service Medicaid. It’s the privatized Medicaid aka, Medicaid Managed Care(HMO). Problem with this over Straight Medicaid, is Medicaid Managed Care/HMO, is restrictive, healthcare is rationed and a PCP(Primary Care Provider) have to be […]
My husband and I are in our 50’s and in good health. We own our own business and have individual health insurance. The policy we had before ObamaCare was a HSA catastrophic plan through BCBS. Our deductible was $10,000 for the family. Our new policy through BCBS has more than doubled and our deductible is […]
Post COBRA purchased an individual plan for 2014 at a reasonable rate. (No preexisting conditions.) The new ACA compliant plan is about 300% higher. They said they do not offer any non-compliant plans. I understand there are only a couple of holes in the law. 1. Specific disease / malady insurance you can buy. Cheap […]
Before Obamacare, I was very sick but I could barely pay for treatment due to the insurance company I was stuck with. My old insurance company considered it a “preexisting condition” so they refused to pay. With Obamacare, I can easily pay for my medications now, and that’s not the only reason why I am […]
When MNSure went online in Minnesota, it was plagued with glitches. I was able to register online but unable to select a plan. I tried repeatedly to select a plan but the website wouldn’t let me. I finally called MNSure and was put on hold for about two hours before I gave up. Finally, in […]
My premium more than doubled! I have the letter from my insurance provider if you would like it.
I am loosing my employer based coverage I have had for 38 years because my plan is called substandard . The obamacare plan including the subsidy , or tax that some other poor working person has to pay to support me . Is still so expensive that it is not worth paying for, when I […]
My employer could not “keep our current medical plan”. And Minnesota is not going to honor Unpresidential Obama’s “fix” to keep those previous plans. The changes resulted in horrible changes for me. I have Multiple Sclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease. I will now NOT be able to receive my MS medication nor 3 of my […]
Our insurance is a high deductible HSA, with 100% coverage after the deductible is reached. We chose a plan that met our needs and, although expensive, gave us peace of mind and a good safety net. Obamacare forced our insurance provider to include a host of services and coverage we do not want, need, and […]
I wanted to pass on this information on to a news source in hopes that you can do something with it. My name is Jonathan Gerster and my wife and I live in Eagan, MN. I recently bought health care insurance this past October from Health Partners hoping that my wife and I could find […]
Policy done 1/1/2014 After having one for 30 years
My premium increase is devastating to my budget and I am, for the first time in my life, worried about my health care. I was just getting by and thanks to The “Affordable” Care Act (Obamacare) I am no longer able to make ends meet. Is this what Obama means by redistributive policies? It is […]
I have a non malignant tumor in my brain cage, on the pituatary. My primary physician referred me to an accomplished and skilled MD specializing in endocrinology, who has helped me to shrink the tumor with meds and some alterations in the contents of my diet. I have visited him twice annually for the last […]
Just got my 2014 healthcare package details this week. It includes a 73% increase in premium contribution, $600 deductible increase, and $2,000 increase in out of pocket maximum. My current plan option was discontinued so I could not “keep my plan” even though I was completely satisfied with it. Now I am hoping my current […]
I was laid off from a government contractor in 2011 and have had to purchase my own health insurance since then. I am currently not working. Not only did the cost for my current insurance carriers sky rocket, I was hit with the increase 4 months early; starting in January, rather than April. I cannot […]
I am unable to keep my current plan. I am forced to purchase Maternity and newborn care. I am 63 and obviously I do not need that service. I am also mandated to purchase mental and chemical health services. I do not have need for these services either. I am mandated to purchase dental coverage […]
