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BlueStreak

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5. And understand the Silver pans, unlike the others, have variable terms

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2013, 04:23 PM

Nov 2013

based on the income level you entered. What this means is that at certain income levels, a silver plan might be MUCH, MUCH better than a Gold, or even a Platinum plan while costing a lot less.

It is completely wacky, but if you are in the 100% - 250% of poverty income range, the Silver plans can be really inconsistent with the others -- in a good way.

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Once you get registered on the federal or state ACA site, some tips: [View all] MineralMan Nov 2013 OP

Just went through that process with the two options Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #1

Thanks for your additional feedback. MineralMan Nov 2013 #2

If you have insurance - and have a choice of which plan to change to Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #3

Great info!! Thanks for posting this livetohike Nov 2013 #4

I hope you get that straightened out, for sure. MineralMan Nov 2013 #7

Thanks! livetohike Nov 2013 #8

And understand the Silver pans, unlike the others, have variable terms BlueStreak Nov 2013 #5

Thanks for that info! MineralMan Nov 2013 #6

Marking to read later. jwirr Nov 2013 #9