my health insurance premium is going up 15%, how about yours ?

[steve2470]

Aetna, of course, feels my pain.

I can't wait for Medicare-for-all to get here. These kind of increases will only make it happen faster.

[darkangel218]

1. My BCBS went up 10% last year and another 10% this year

Every year they up the rates, its ridiculous.

What makes you think that these increases will have anything to do with Medicare for all? Do you think majority of Congress cares? Health Ins companies have been bleeding people dry forever. Why would it change now?

[steve2470]

2. agreed

My hope is eventually we peasants will revolt and demand Medicare for all. I can dream at least.

[darkangel218]

8. I added some to my post. not sure if you agree with the rest.

[NightWatcher]

3. No insurance. On disability for multiple diseases. Eligible for Medicare next year

Luckily I had my last week long hospital stay paid by Florida Medicaid (before they threw me off the roll) and written off as charity by the catholic hospital.

Drs visits, labs, and $200 a month meds are all cash pay.

Maybe we'll get healthcare , but I doubt I'll be here to see it.

Other than that I can't complain.

[steve2470]

6. best wishes for you

[NightWatcher]

10. It's insane that whether you live or die depends on $$$

[steve2470]

11. it is insane indeed nt

[ksoze]

4. BCBS plans all changed - and went up

and the new ones which closest match the old ones are up 12-15%.

[EC]

5. only about 10%

but I'll soon qualify for subsidies.

[winter is coming]

7. No insurance. No premium. Whee. n/t

[derby378]

9. Currently uninsured

If I get hired for the job I was recently interviewed for, I'll be back under BCBS, but hopefully with enough money to offset the rising premiums. But we shall see.

[demwing]

12. I'm fortunate- my premiums are 100% paid

By my employer.

[femmocrat]

13. That is really unusual anymore.

Good for you!

[leftyladyfrommo]

14. I just got signed up for Medicare.

My premiums are dropping a bunch. Thank goodness.

When I had private insurance it was pretty normal for it to increase about 20% a year or more.

[Zorra]

15. Our non-profit got priced out of being able to carry health insurance for staff

last year. Our entire staff is now uninsured, unless they are covered under their spouse/partner's policy.

I'm hoping the ACA does what it promises and makes health care affordable for everyone in 2014.

[steve2470]

16. I hope so too nt

[OhioChick]

17. Mine went up more than 45% in 2013

My coverage dropped 10% across the board with higher deductibles and double max out-of-pocket.

This is through my employer.

Can't wait to see what 2014 holds, they're pushing HSA for everyone.

[steve2470]

18. oh that really sucks nt

[SCUBANOW]

19. Lets see where do I start.

Insurance went up 31% last year, deductible went from $250 to $1000 per person. This year it is going up 24% and we are losing vision and dental. I am paying $668 a month for two people. I am union and work for a city government. We got a 1% raise last year and 0% this year. And my city has some of the best benefits of any city in the area. Just don’t know where this is going to end!

[steve2470]

20. you have my sympathies nt