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SoCalDem

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5. I have seen Walmart paychecks.. They are pretty skimpy

Thu Oct 31, 2013, 10:02 AM

Oct 2013

For a full-timer, the insurance is probably okay as long as they are willing to gamble on coverage if someone gets really sick, and they have the extra cash to cover the deductibles..

Most people who work at walmart (the ones I know) are there because it's the only job they can find and they struggle to pay rent, buy food, gas for the car, car insurance..Most come up short and subsidize the family with credit cards (which only makes for another bill to pay)..

Hopefully they have a partner and that partner has a better job

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Walmart Health Insurance [View all] MrsKirkley Oct 2013 OP

High plan = 7570.40 out of pocket BEFORE insurance pays 80% SoCalDem Oct 2013 #1

By law (the ACA) drugs must be included. Nye Bevan Oct 2013 #3

free "Preventive" is NOT always true..... 401A Jan 2014 #8

"Preventative Care" - TBF Jan 2014 #9

Are you saying screening for cancer and other diseases does nothing for the patient? uppityperson Jan 2014 #10

So I suppose you avoid doctors, it isn't about health, it is about money. How is your health? NRaleighLiberal Jan 2014 #11

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2014 #12

That's not a good deal at all. LuvNewcastle Oct 2013 #2

It's better than my ACA "options" ... Myrina Oct 2013 #4

On Walmart wages I'm sure they could do better with ACA B Calm Oct 2013 #6

You're right ... but I'm just amazed at those deductibles ... Myrina Oct 2013 #7

I have seen Walmart paychecks.. They are pretty skimpy SoCalDem Oct 2013 #5