It's so expensive for $12,471 each person. Is there anyone going to use it instead of buying from the health insurance marketplace?
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Unlike the old days, craft retirees pay for a portion of their medical coverage cost to the best of my knowledge. Also, TTBOMK, the portion craft pays steadily rises each year. The amount craft will pay is determined at the whim of each contract, so I assume nothing’s guaranteed in that regard once you’ve retired. Hopefully it remains affordable, as most I know have not calculated dramatic health care cost increased into their retirement budgeting plan.
Curious about this .... what group of retirees in the company is this for? Wireless / Wireline / Craft / Management?
Cost $1,248.60/mo for BluePreferred PPO HSA Silver $3,000
Cost $1,322.00/mo for HealthyBluePPO Gold $1,750
OUT-OF-POCKET MAX $6,650
Access Only is over $3000 less with a similar plan.
American industry would love to cast off the yoke of burdening employee healthcare cost, and the uncertainty it brings to doing business, so there must be phenomenol strength, lobbying, and arm twisting on the opposing side if the strength of a united S&P front cannot muster enough power to sufficiently enough to overthrow the status quo.
A vote for Obama was pitched as meaning something better medically, something akin to France. What happened? Was it a lie, or did opposing forces (big pharma, private US Healthcare conglomerates) water down and defeat that promise? One can retire with peace of mind elsewhere in the knowledge that their healthcare coverage is secure, guaranteed, and will not render them and their family destitute.
Here, all they do is lie about how bad it is everywhere else, and the sheeple snowflakes buy it.
France
The low cost of health insurance and the superb quality of care means that France consistently receives high scores in the Healthcare category of International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index. And with the World Health Organization. Life expectancy now averages 85.7 years for women and 80.1 for men according to the latest WHO data published in 2018, giving France a World Life Expectancy ranking of 5—the United States ranks at 34. “There is a reason France is consistently named by the World Health Organization as having the best healthcare in the world,” says Stewart Richmond IL South of France Correspondent. “It is accessible to all and affordable. Pr-scrip-ion medicine is heavily subsidized and is among the cheapest in the world. For those developing long-term illnesses such as cancer or MS, all healthcare and medicine is provided free of charge.”
Malaysia
Malaysia takes the top spot in the Healthcare category of the International Living 2019 Annual Global Retirement Index. With 13 JCI-accredited hospitals in the country, up-to-date sophisticated infrastructure, and almost every doctor fluent in English—the healthcare in the Southeast Asian gem is simply world-class. It’s not surprising Malaysia is a popular tourism destination. Here, you don’t need an appointment to see a specialist, and you don’t need a referral from a general practitioner, either. It’s as simple as registering at a hospital and waiting in line to see your specialist of choice. Pr-scrip-ions in Malaysia cost a fraction of U.S. prices. But it’s not just the cost that’s attractive—it’s the service. The pharmacists, like the rest of Malaysia’s medical staff, are well trained and informed. Malaysians are friendly people, but it’s the genuine interest that they take which impresses.
Germany
Although Germans may not be well known for their healthy lifestyles, they are still among the healthiest people in the world thanks to their impressive national healthcare. The average life expectancy in Germany is 81 years and waiting times for hospital and GP treatment is very low. The country has some outstanding university hospitals that offer the best possible cutting-edge treatment in all of the major medical disciplines, and as all employees in the country are obliged to have public health insurance, which ensures that medical provision is equally available to everyone.
Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for its beautiful scenery and open air, and the local people are very healthy too. The country offers a universal healthcare system as every citizen is required to have health insurance to cover their costs, and this has led to excellent standards. Healthcare in Switzerland is not provided by the state free of charge, however as everyone is obliged to take out private insurance they are guaranteed excellent service. All medical treatment costs are covered along with hospitalisation and the insured individual can choose any provider that they like to handle their care. Switzerland also has more nurses per head, and is ranked as Europe’s second best healthcare system.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg, although small, has a truly impressive healthcare system. Their system is state funded and has the highest standards, offering medical coverage to every citizen. Anyone covered by the system can choose the doctor they prefer to carry out their care and can also attend a walk in surgery if they need to. All of Luxembourg’s hospitals are public, with many items being chargeable such as TV, bottled water and toiletries. The emergency care in Luxembourg is excellent, although only larger hospitals offer emergency facilities.
Thailand
“Thailand leads the way in medical tourism for Southeast Asia,” says Michael Cullen, IL Thailand Correspondent. “That means quality, international standard hospitals with well- trained, English-speaking medics in all the major cities and regional towns right across Thailand. “Dental and other health services are also well covered—and all to that same high international standard. “For expats living in Thailand it is sensible to have health insurance as there is no national system within the country they can tap into. “But with healthcare costs averaging from a quarter to less than a half of what they would cost in the U.S., the insurance costs will not break the bank.” Although there is no public health insurance available to expats, there are several options to obtain private insurance from a variety of excellent companies, both domestic and international. Thailand’s private healthcare system consists of a large number of well-equipped, state-of-the-art hospitals. A real plus is you’re often able to visit a specialist within a short time of walking through the front door—without booking an appointment beforehand.
You won"t find anything comparable for less with Obama Care....Only thing cheaper is the Christian Health Co-Ops...But they were scary when you read the details....we checked everywhere and talked to everyone who is self employed to see...Pay it...