Do you have health insurance?

@dixielol (1579)
United States
October 16, 2006 1:20am CST
do you have health insurance? Were do you live? Is it offered by your employer or state assisted or what?
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@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
26 Oct 06
For the first time in my life, I don't. My husband and I have always worked and carried the insurance through our employers. My husband is retired now, and I am currently without a job. At 55 I have a few health problems, and any insurance I could get would cost more than I can afford to pay since I have no income. It's a scary feeling. I never thought it could happen to me.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Your husband didnt get to keep his insurance when he retired? That's crazy. I know what u mean about it bein scary. I have none either & have diabetes. Can you not get gov. assistance? Probably like me, I make to much to be low income enough to get iy but not enough to be able to afford the cost. Hope u find somethin soon.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
28 Oct 06
Oh, that is horrable. I wish you the best.
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@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Right about the time my husband retired, the company he worked for for 40 years went bankrupt and was bought out by another company. Therefore, his COBRA rights disappeared. I hope to find a job with insurance in the near future. I hope you find a resolution for your problem, too.
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• United States
26 Oct 06
I have health insurance but I am paying for it on my own. I am only employed part time so I do not qualify for health insurance by my employer.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
What company do you have it through? Is it really affordable? I would love to know more. Thanks for sharing.
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• United States
27 Oct 06
I am in Indiana and have insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. I am 24 and pretty healthy. It cost $103 per month.
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• United States
30 Oct 06
eveyone should have affordable Healthcare. Take a look at my web site, it will give you lots of info. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477
@DeenaD (2684)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I have health insurance for my whole family, it is paid for by my employer.
@DeenaD (2684)
• United States
26 Oct 06
My copay is only $10 per office visit, which is fine. I also have a perscription plan, and vision and dental insurance from my employer as well. Forgot to mention, I live in PA.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thats great. Do you have a copay? Thank you for answering.
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@krysi17 (234)
• United States
26 Oct 06
No health insurance but I do have life insurance.I live in florida.
@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Good. Live insurance is always good to have too. Thanks for anwering.
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• United States
29 Oct 06
eveyone should have Healthcare. Take a look at my web site, it will give you lots of info. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477
@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I will have Health insurance in a week from my place of work. I work as a Dispatcher for a Taxi company. The nice thing is that the Taxi drivers pay the Premium on it, and from what I hear, it is decent insurance.
@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I forgot to add I am from the Seattle, WA area.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Sounds like a great deal for you. Thanks for your answer.
@raadco (597)
• India
26 Oct 06
no yaar its not easy for me to get health insuarnace. i still hav to take care of many thngs. i just wanna fulfill al ma dreams first. n take care of ma family..so no tension of ma health
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
thanks for answering.
• United States
30 Oct 06
eveyone should have affordable Healthcare. Take a look at my web site, it will give you lots of info. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477
@DeenaD (2684)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I have health insurance for my whole family, it is paid for by my employer.
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@andralas (641)
• United States
26 Oct 06
no i dont but kids do.......i live in texas
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
I dont eaither. Its good that your kids do though. Thank you for responding
• United States
29 Oct 06
everyone should have healthcare. Take a look at my site, It will help you out. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477
@mythmoh (3984)
• United States
26 Oct 06
i am having health insurance.it has been joined insurance.80%by my company and 20% has to be paid by me.But i think it is of total waste to have insurance.Because anyway i have to make copayment for every doctor visit
@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thats not to bad. I take it that you dont have a lot of health problems that requires several doc. visits. I do not have insurance at all.
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@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
26 Oct 06
I have health insurance through my employer, though I do pay a portion of the premiums.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Thank you for your answer.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Yes, I have health insurance through my employer. Care First. I also have dental insurance and eye care coverage.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Great. Good to hear it. Now days it seems like there are alot of employer that dont offer it. I worked for a company for over 2 yrs. & they didnt offer it. Now I am indep. contractor so I really dont have any. Thank you for your response.
@damonlady (574)
• Romania
26 Oct 06
i have health insurance provided by employer but it doesn't cover all disease.. i'm in Romania anyway
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
So if you get a sertin disease, they wont pay for that? Wow, thats crazy! I have never heard of that. Thank you for your answer.
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@tntvdm (186)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Yes, through my Husband's employer. We pay co-pays, though.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
My boyfriend works for the state as a military fire fighter. His insurance is free & he has no copay. But even if we were married, It would be $300. a month to add me too his policy. The state employee gets it free but anyone else includin there kids is $300 a month. So I have none.
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@darceny (320)
• United States
30 Oct 06
I'm in Georgia. I have health insurance through my employer. I pay around $78 a month. I have not had to use it very often, but I think it's better to be safe than sorry.
• United States
30 Oct 06
eveyone should have affordable Healthcare. Take a look at my web site, it will give you lots of info. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477
@disturbedgd (1819)
• South Africa
26 Oct 06
SA - medicare had it all my life
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Its good that you have some. Thanks for the answer.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Wow. That stinks that your company did not offer health insurance. It is very important to have coverage as medical expenses are high. The only thing I don't like about my insurance is having to meet a $1000 deductible for a single person.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
30 Oct 06
Yeah, it was a crappy job with no benifits. Thanks for answering
@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
26 Oct 06
quebec canada and your welcome
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Oh, yeah. I remember hearing about that some were. Were Canadaians can get free insurance. That is such a great idea. Maybe the USA should take an example from there northern neighbors.
@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
26 Oct 06
yes country pays
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Your country pays? Were do you live? Glad to hear that you have coverage though. Thanks for your answer.
@rockbaby (805)
• Lebanon
26 Oct 06
umm yeah i think,, my dad's job, they put all the family mom and i and him on that!.. but its like if something happened to u ,, they pay partt of the hopital bill or something i think..
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Good that you have some. thanks for the answer
@kylesmiles (1910)
• United States
30 Oct 06
We have health insurance through my husband's employer but they really suck. They really haven't covered anything that we've needed it for. Really horrible! I am actually interested in Ameriplan. Are there any reps on here? If so, please feel free to add me and contact me.
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• United States
30 Oct 06
Here I am Your AmeriPlan Girl! eveyone should have affordable Healthcare. Take a look at my web site, it will give you lots of info. http://www.myhomebusinesspays.com/40430477