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NYC_SKP

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

Mon Sep 2, 2013, 11:09 AM

Sep 2013

For the benefits for their kids, especially, living from paycheck to paycheck and barely getting by.

Also, until now, rates for individuals were month-to-month, can be raised at any time.

In fact, COBRA is going up for me effective October, from $1,371 to $1,432 and there ain't shit I can do about it.

grrrr.

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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