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Single Payer Health Systems

radical noodle

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2. Yes, she has the option for a HSA but

Reply to Silent Type (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 2, 2023, 10:35 AM

Jul 2023

she has almost no cushion to use to fund it or to save up for deductibles. Add to that the unfairness of single people having higher deductibles than married folks.

Thanks. I'll check out AFLAC.

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Looking for information please [View all] radical noodle Jul 2023 OP

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