Average industry health insurance?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AlaskanDad, Aug 18, 2018.

  1. AlaskanDad

    AlaskanDad Bobtail Member

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    How is everyone doing today?

    Curious what typical insurance looks like in this industry? My wife has MS (PPMS) and would like to find something that has good coverage without breaking our checkbook.

    We're worried about high premiums and deductibles leaving us with less money than we have now.

    Anyone able to give examples or what companies typically provide?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    I have been at companies with no insurance, some with what looked like great insurance...until you tried to use it. Best to find insurance on own and get everything working properly before they stick you on that list they will not cover you because you have a problem.
     
  4. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    The insurance my company offers of really good with $0.00 deductible... The down side is that it is expensive, about $1k a month for a family... And to get that deductible you have to go to a specific hospital local here where the company is based, this isn't generally a problem as most of the employees live with in 50 miles of said hospital.
     
  5. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Insurance is great, however if you are an HONORABLY discharged Veteran get enrolled with the VA too. Not going to help with spouse and kids but helps with you the Veteran. If you have to travel they will pay travel pay.
     
  6. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    No such thing as typical.
    Some offer nothing.
    Some offer 100% company paid insurance with zero deductible.
    Some companies show you how to get hooked up with Obamacare and act like they're going to be doing you a favor even if Obamacare eats up a whole week's pay.
     
  7. AlaskanDad

    AlaskanDad Bobtail Member

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    Just looking for examples and information. More worried about picking up a job with no insurance and having to find something on the market with high premiums / deductible. The options are not that good. Also worried a company doesn't offer good enough insurance or is high cost leaving my family with the same current struggle.

    My wife's medication just to function (takes hours to get out of bed at times) is expensive. We're working on her SSDI, but could take time.

    The industry in-which my degree is in (just graduated) is dead in the water for my location, and thinking about going to CDL school. However, a local school and company would be best while we get her stabilized since she was just diagnosed in December.
     
  8. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    My company offers a high deductible plan with decent in-network discounts and a HSA for about $750 per month (for a family). Or they have the Cadillac plan for about $1100 per month. Myself and my family are all relatively healthy, so I opted for the cheaper plan. If I knew that one of us had a condition which would require numerous trips to various Dr's and specialists, I would think the more expensive plan would be the best bet in the long run.
     
  9. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    800 bucks a month with a $5,000 deductible every year sounds pretty typical
     
  10. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Yep, that's the "new normal" that we have all been conditioned to accept.
     
  11. TheyCallMeDave

    TheyCallMeDave Heavy Load Member

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    It's amazing how costly most health insurance plans are, it's ludicrous. I've browsed the market place before and the available plans are not that great, and hell the companies I've talked to don't really offer up anything phenomenal either. There are good plans out there, but you're going to pay one way or another without a doubt.
     
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