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Originally Posted by kane
Here is some info on premium increases.
This link has a ton of info. In one area it says from 2004-2006 the average family premium went up 8.8% per year.
The reality is that premiums and deductibles have been on the rise for a decade.
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What's the "one area"?
I have had Blue Cross/Blue Shield since 2002. My deductible is $3,000
In 2002 my premium was $476 a month for a family of four. In 2009 my premium was around $550 (same policy) for a family of four.
Since Obamcare was enacted my premiums have risen like crazy.
My current premium (same policy I have had since 2002) has went up from $550 a month for a family of four in 2009 all the way up to over $1,000 a month for a family of 3 (one less person).
My policy is through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South Carolina. I moved to Vegas in 2008 but my policy is still written in South Carolina.
I went on the "exchange" last year because in 2014 my premium had already risen to over $900...and some wise ass on GFY told me that I should go to the exchange.
I could have gotten a policy for around $50 a month cheaper than the one I already have...but with a $5,000 deductible.
This SUCKS.