Some people are not going to have as good a deal on health insurance next year as this year -

[hedgehog]

I may be one of them. Up until now, I've been covered by my husband's employer. It's possible that this year my husband's company may decide I should buy my employer's improved policy or go on the exchange.

So be it.

I've had a good policy for years while other people have gone without. If my spending more for my insurance is what it takes for people with pre-existing conditions (like my own son!) to be able to buy insurance at all, so be it.

[orpupilofnature57]

1. That's the spirit of a Patriot .

[narnian60]

2. +100 nt

[Justice]

3. Absolutely agree and salute you saying it here.

[moriah]

4. From someone who is benefiting tremendously...

... and who feels guilt over it...

... thank you. Very much. I needed to read this. I hope you are able to find health care that is affordable for you.

[hedgehog]

6. I will have health care insurance one way or another - as I said, it might cost me a bit more

than right now, but as I said, if that's what it takes to get everyone covered, that's the way it should be! I've been dealing with an autoimmune disease, so I know how people can get very sick no matter how much they exercise, how well they eat!

Don't feel guilty, health care should be considered a right, not a luxury!

[pnwmom]

5. That's how I feel, too, hedgehog.

We're all in this together and everyone should have coverage.

[IronLionZion]

7. Or it might be good, you don't know yet

The first year or two is priced with lots of guesswork, so I wouldn't be surprised if they erred on the high side just in case. Once they have real data they can adjust prices going forward. It might be better than you think.

[hedgehog]

8. True, that!