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No, I am just self-employed (insured through a small-business association) and need to cover the cost increases myself. The reason other people may not see as m
by jazzyk 10y ago
No, I am just self-employed (insured through a small-business association) and need to cover the cost increases myself. The reason other people may not see as much, is because their employers eat up most of the increase.
Also:
From Politico: (10/30/215)
"Rates released by the Obama administration Friday and analyzed by consulting firm Avalere Health found that the lowest cost “silver” plan – the most popular option in the law's insurance marketplaces – will rise 13 percent, about four times the increase for plans this past year."
"Premiums for bronze plans, which cover 60 percent of costs and offer cheaper premiums than silver plans, are also rising sharply this year. The cheapest bronze option will increase by 16 percent on average across the country, according to Avalere’s analysis. "
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/obamacare-cost-increase-215409#ixzz4KFp7q05s http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/obamacare-cost-increas...
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