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1. I believe AFLAC -- think the duck commercials on TV -- covers that. Personally, I'd just put money

Sun Jul 2, 2023, 11:26 AM

Jul 2023

aside when she can to help with expenses. It's not likely insurance companies are going to issue a policy that they don't charge you more in premiums than they'll pay out in benefits.

One can set up a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other qualified medical expenses. That might allow her to save a little. It's kind of like setting up an IRA or 401(k).

https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/health-savings-account-hsa/#:~:text=A%20type%20of%20savings%20account,your%20overall%20health%20care%20costs.

In any event, tell her thanks for teaching.

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I believe AFLAC -- think the duck commercials on TV -- covers that. Personally, I'd just put money Silent Type Jul 2023 #1

Yes, she has the option for a HSA but radical noodle Jul 2023 #2

I don't know whether this is an option, but she might check the cost of the ACA. Lonestarblue Jul 2023 #3

Thanks! radical noodle Jul 2023 #5

A teacher friend in Illinois found a cheaper, better policy through the ACA. Midnight Writer Jul 2023 #8

I'll suggest she look into it radical noodle Jul 2023 #12

For Hospital bills Timewas Jul 2023 #4

Most of hers are radical noodle Jul 2023 #6

Actually Timewas Jul 2023 #7

We hadn't even considered that option radical noodle Jul 2023 #9

Some Hospitals Timewas Jul 2023 #10

Can they ever refuse treatment if this option is taken? radical noodle Jul 2023 #11