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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

lululu

(301 posts)

4. delay consequences

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #2)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:53 PM

Sep 2014

I don't remember how this is exactly, but if you delay signing up long enough, you will be charged higher rates for the rest of your life. Maybe that's just for Medigap and Medicare Advantage, not for the kernel Medicare plans.

I have a no deductible no copays Medigap plan because they would add up to more than the premium difference,

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Co-pays - what a dumb idea! I have an autoimmune disease [View all] hedgehog Aug 2014 OP

Right or wrong, co-pays, deductibles, etc., are part of what you buy with insurance in this country. Hoyt Aug 2014 #1

I'm putting off getting insurance until the new year NightWatcher Aug 2014 #2

Exactly! I have the same diagnosis, the same meds on Jan 1 that I had on Dec 31! hedgehog Aug 2014 #3

delay consequences lululu Sep 2014 #4

please do not put off seeing a doctor. unapatriciated Sep 2014 #5

Oh, I go to the dr. All the time it seems NightWatcher Sep 2014 #6

glad you went to the ER. unapatriciated Sep 2014 #7