Re: URGENT: cost for individual medical insurance
> Probably a lot more than you'll want to pay. Health insurance seems to
> put the lie to all that "market forces" nonsense we are continually
> bombarded with. May I suggest that you explore joining--or affiliating
> with--an existing consulting firm [having a client in tow is a definite
> plus] that has a group policy. It may involve kicking in a share of
> your retainer for access to group purchase.
I was also thinking of going the corporate route and doing it through
Mallorn; the prices seem better when you have a company behind you. But
there's a lot of research to do.
> Also, consider if you're a 34-year-old non-smoking male, how much
> health insurance you really need. When I was a self-employed
> writer-editor, I went about 30 years with no health insurance.
Honestly, not much. I get eye exams yearly and glasses every two years,
dentists visits twice a year, and doctor visits maybe twice a year
too.
It's just that 'what if' factor. Having a friend who just recovered
from cancer and only ended up paying $500 out of the $250,000 bill
because of insurance was kind of neat to see.
Another option that I just researched is CORBA. It looks like I can
continue my current coverage for 18 months after I leave the University,
but I need to call tomorrow to find out what the premiums will be.
Chris
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