[quote=Aecetia]Wow Sk thanks for enlightening me. Now I feel better.
I like most of Congress did not read the entire package. However, I am basing the increases on the Insurance Companies continuing to gouge us who are currently insured. I have no idea how they get away with it, but my rates have sure gone up significantly since the passage of the bill.
“Aetna, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, said the extra benefits forced it to seek rate increases for new individual plans of 5.4% to 7.4% in California and 5.5% to 6.8% in Nevada after Sept. 23. Similar steps are planned across the country, according to Aetna. Previously the administration had calculated that the batch of changes taking effect this fall would raise premiums no more than 1% to 2%, on average.”
Aecetia, I have an Aetna Advantage PPO individual plan. My rates have increased 3x since the passage of the HCRA. Overall, they have gone up 8.5% in these three rate hikes. During this time, I have only filed minimal claims for routine care.
Due to age and the fact that I am “grandfathered in” on a certain plan configuration which was no longer offered in their individual lineup after the passage of HCRA, I am reluctant to disturb it. I can only hope for the best until I reach the age of 65 (assuming Medicare is still around), and then convert it to a Medicare supplement and “Part D” policy.
