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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Mon Sep 2, 2013, 10:31 AM Sep 2013

Covered California's new calculator [View all]

Here's what I put in. This will be an approximate retirement income for us.
The ACA is allowing me to retire and get out of the way for younger workers!

Number in Household: 2
Household Income: $45,000
Region: 19

Age: 57 and 54

Enhanced Silver 70 Plans vary from $231 to $473 per month (my cost).

More:
http://www.coveredca.com/fieldcalc/

Here's a good site for Q&A:
http://www.cahba.com/advice/

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Covered California's new calculator [View all] SHRED Sep 2013 OP

That would be something to bring to GD - hedgehog Sep 2013 #1

Another "hidden" benefit SHRED Sep 2013 #2

Also, people won't stay with abusive shit jobs and bosses just to keep the benefits. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #4

very true SHRED Sep 2013 #6

I once had a cruddy job, and kept my own private policy so I could leave whenever I had enough. Hoyt Sep 2013 #8

Sounds like what I'd do, but you have to feel for those with a family depending on the job. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #9

Thanks. I'll get better coverage for half the current cost with COBRA. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #3

My COBRA SHRED Sep 2013 #5

I think COBRA will not longer have a reason to exist. NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #7

Thanks for the links. This program is going to prove a lifesaver for my wife and I. . . Journeyman Sep 2013 #10

Does "Household" PasadenaTrudy Sep 2013 #11

Good question... SHRED Sep 2013 #12

Thanks... PasadenaTrudy Sep 2013 #13

What are you paying now? SHRED Sep 2013 #14

I'm paying PasadenaTrudy Sep 2013 #15

KICK! Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2013 #16

I'm fucked PasadenaTrudy Sep 2013 #17

It's based on current income SHRED Sep 2013 #18