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RichGirl

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9. I pay 237. per month....

Reply to liberal_at_heart (Original post)

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 10:23 PM

Jan 2013

For major medical. This covers only catastrophic illness/injury. Unless you are on a lot of meds I can't imagine needing 900. a month for healthcare. If you have to pay for your own healthcare, it motivates you to take better care of yourself. You eat better, exercise, take vitamins, drink lots of water. You feel better, look better, live longer and save money...what a deal. Also, you're not tempted into taking unnecessary meds. Personally, I don't trust drug companies and hate meds and would only take them if it were a matter of life or death. Most of them have so many side effects that they defeat the purpose. If I have any kind of problem I google natural treatment and go to the health food store. I have never had a flu shot and never had the flu...ever! Only thing I ever take is advil or aspirin.

On edit: After Michael Moore did "Sicko" he was on Larry King. He was asked...what do we do about our healthcare system. His response was...only thing we can do is take care of ourselves. He's finally doing that by walking everyday and looks great.

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I swear I'm about ready to cancel all insurance [View all] liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 OP

I gave up dental when I was paying more in preminums... Historic NY Jan 2013 #1

yeah we already decided the vision insurance wasn't worth the money but liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #2

The question is whether you have the discipline to actually put the money in a savings account. stopbush Jan 2013 #3

I changed my health insurance to a plan with an HSA (Health Savings Account) Lex Jan 2013 #6

in my poorer days Skittles Jan 2013 #14

I don't know how old you are, but I had my gall bladder removed a couple of years ago Booster Jan 2013 #4

The reason premiums are so high is that so many are afraid to cancel. reformist2 Jan 2013 #5

The other thing to keep in mind is that if you have insurance, SheilaT Jan 2013 #7

If you are fairly healthy, consider a high deductible policy. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #8

I pay 237. per month.... RichGirl Jan 2013 #9

so many people claim they have no time for exercise Skittles Jan 2013 #10

I would love if exercise would solve all my problems liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #12

I hear you l_a_h Skittles Jan 2013 #13

You may want to rethink about the car insurance. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #11

Yes, but remember if you get sick and really need care they'll cancel your policy. Scuba Jan 2013 #15

It disgusts me that a thread like this even exists in the 'best country on the planet.' CrispyQ Jan 2013 #16