Submitted by [deleted] t3_yk544e in massachusetts
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ASking12367 t1_iur9oxt wrote
Yes I know it's important to pay but I just wonder since my income is not much higher than the current one, but why the premium can be triple ? And that's the cheapest one they can offer me. I looked for other plans and it can be up to $500
DunkinRadio t1_iura2h0 wrote
If the numbers in your post are correct. your weekly income has almost doubled.
ASking12367 t1_iurapbm wrote
Yes I take home around $1000 for my full-time paycheck. Hm, wow I didn't realize it can take a huhe increase in premium just by that. But thank you for pointing tjat ou
shihchiun t1_iurakh3 wrote
If I did the math right, you’re grossing an extra $1,250/month.
If you want to save money, pick a plan with worse benefits (higher deductible, lower maximum coverage, etc.) and hope you don’t need it.
You can also reduce your income but that’s going to be counterproductive. Having less money so you can pay less doesn’t really make sense.
ASking12367 t1_iurdga6 wrote
Thank you for your advice. I guess I understand how I got that premium. Appreciate your input! Have a nice day
nattarbox t1_iurxkj2 wrote
Welcome to America. 😭
ASking12367 t1_iurxt63 wrote
Yup silly me thinking if I work more hours, making a little bit more , it will get better. But no, car bills, insurance bills, gas, grocery increase etc 😭😭😭😭
Ok-Air7686 t1_iusp12m wrote
now that you are full time you may be able to get insurance through your employer.
funferalia t1_iuve6oa wrote
I pay $1,996.00 to Tufts a month. Welcome to my world.
saltyshopper t1_iutje4u wrote
Does your company offer health insurance now that you are full time. Maybe that is an option
[deleted] OP t1_iurcywp wrote
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ASking12367 t1_iurdakd wrote
Oh no I don't complain. I just have a question. Why do you think I barely pay tax? I work and pay tax like everyone else. However, as you know everything increases now, it's better to know why you pay for something, right? But thank you for your comment .
[deleted] OP t1_iurgyso wrote
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[deleted] OP t1_iurv09d wrote
I’m 100% native. I was born here, and my insurance is four times that.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_iur9hec wrote
Most of us pay a lot more than $286/mo. Health insurance is expensive. Very expensive. Without it, some have lost their whole life savings, their home, and been left with crushing debt. Pay it.