I'm not a twentysomething kid so I have to buy insurance — and at this point I'm now spending about $10k a year. I realize that doesn't sound like a ton of money, but if you're trying to self fund your own projects while living off the income of client projects and while paying office rent in NYC it's pretty damn painful.
Ten years ago I was spending at least half that amount, and what kills me is that I'm a single guy — if I was paying for a spouse or a family plan it would be about double the cost. And the sad thing is that my coverage from ten years ago actually gave me more coverage.
I'm happy to pay for coverage and be responsible, but the insurance companies at this point are pretty much on the level of racketeering mobsters. I had hopes for healthcare reform: But without a public option or killing the insurance companies I don't see much changing any time soon. I really hope that more pressure builds and people demand a real change.
Ten years ago I was spending at least half that amount, and what kills me is that I'm a single guy — if I was paying for a spouse or a family plan it would be about double the cost. And the sad thing is that my coverage from ten years ago actually gave me more coverage.
I'm happy to pay for coverage and be responsible, but the insurance companies at this point are pretty much on the level of racketeering mobsters. I had hopes for healthcare reform: But without a public option or killing the insurance companies I don't see much changing any time soon. I really hope that more pressure builds and people demand a real change.