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Health insurance premiums rose modestly in 2009, predicted to increase to $30,000 for family of 4 by 2019.

Posted by CovingtonCat Sep 15 '09, 15:58

That part about higher out of pocket costs causing people to put off routine care? Yeah, that's me. I can afford my premium. But I fear using up my "fund" and having to pay out of pocket before insurance kicks in again.

http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/09/15/health_insurance_premiums_rose_modestly_in_2009/ (www.boston.com)

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our company's plan renews in October. individual premium rates rose 13%, family rates rose 21% -- nm - Max Sep 15, 16:03 1
- (family coverage premium is $16,068 per year) -- nm - Max Sep 15, 16:04
But, hey, we've got the best health system in the world! - the liioulu with oreos Sep 15, 16:02 2
- No. We have some of the best health care, but one of the worst delivery systems. -- nm - TWuG Sep 15, 16:09 1
  - * - the liioulu with oreos Sep 15, 16:17

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Health insurance premiums rose modestly in 2009, predicted to increase to $30,000 for family of 4 by 2019.

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