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HERVEPA

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7. Dangerous option you mention, in my opinion, going without coverage

Reply to PassingFair (Reply #5)

Mon May 7, 2012, 10:38 AM

May 2012

If someone in your family was involved (FSM forbid) in a bad accident during the intervening time. Could wipe out any savings you have or worse. Just a thought. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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Health Insurance question. Just throwing this out there.... [View all] PassingFair May 2012 OP

Hmm... Chan790 May 2012 #1

Thanks! PassingFair May 2012 #3

The rate for COBRA should have no relationship with whether you were fired or quit HERVEPA May 2012 #2

This is good to know. PassingFair May 2012 #4

Perhaps the "uncapped" the person referred to was the change you mention below? HERVEPA May 2012 #6

Apparently, there was a reduced rate for those who involuntarily lost their jobs. PassingFair May 2012 #5

Dangerous option you mention, in my opinion, going without coverage HERVEPA May 2012 #7

When I moved from Oregon, where I was on Kaiser-Permanente, Lydia Leftcoast May 2012 #8

Kick for more possible suggestions or experiences...nt PassingFair May 2012 #9

This is what I remember but this was over 15 years ago. LynneSin May 2012 #11

You may want to cross post this in Health, as some knowledgable people hang out there. cbayer May 2012 #10

Bumping this. CBHagman May 2012 #12

Thanks CB.... PassingFair May 2012 #13

Here's what I've done in the past......... mrmpa May 2012 #14

Thanks Mr. MPA.... PassingFair May 2012 #15

you're welcome... mrmpa May 2012 #16