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J_MAC
Posts: 572 - Karma: 127
Are there any Americans out there who shred without health insurance? knowing that if you break an arm or bust a knee it can potentially cost thousands of dollars
Feb 13 2013 4:19PM
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Jewschoolers
Posts: 1785 - Karma: 1,142

no im in college so i still get my parents

Feb 13 2013 4:23PM
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theblackrod
Posts: 2162 - Karma: 575
on mom and dads until i'm 26, thanks obama for saving me moniez
Feb 13 2013 4:24PM
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DockEllis
Posts: 1131 - Karma: 1,745
I'm 25 and have my own plan through my job.
Feb 13 2013 4:24PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
Posts: 7618 - Karma: 4,727
yep. my girl and I are on my insurance since she is self employed.
Feb 13 2013 4:25PM
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FLBP
Posts: 1794 - Karma: 310
I get healthcare through my job.
Feb 13 2013 4:27PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13110 - Karma: 18,932
The BC health protection plan. It covers all injuries related to extreme sports. The problem is making money after the injury.
Feb 13 2013 4:29PM
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ggfski42
Posts: 651 - Karma: 700
Luckliy yes, just broke my knee cap on a rail. Thanks obama
Feb 13 2013 4:30PM
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PeppermillReno
Posts: 4814 - Karma: -704
I think I got that free original Obama care shit Romney hooked up as governor of Massachusetts.

Definitely NOT trying to pay for some (SHITTY) private healthcare myself being self (or technically un) employed.

Nor am I trying to find out how good it is out of state since I only spend a few months a year in Massachusetts.


I am not left wing or anything but being European and a British citizen as well I will gladly spit on any stupid backwards American who is anti- universal healthcare. Scum. Nothing more pathetic than some idiot who thinks he's got great healthcare through his job when really his deducatables and copays are huge and his stupid fucking ass could be laid off anytime and lose said insurance, especially if something happens so he really needs it.


Feb 13 2013 4:30PM
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Casey
Posts: 7875 - Karma: 24,674
I get it through work. But back in my early 20sor when i was laid off id get a catastrophic policy for very cheap just in case i woke up on an emergency room one day with a hundred gees in a bills. Would recommend.
Feb 13 2013 5:27PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
yep through my parents and my dad's work. and im still in college so i have a few years left on it
Feb 13 2013 7:53PM
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SkiBum.
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 3,909
Full coverage via my job.
Feb 13 2013 7:54PM
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volvotom
Posts: 2045 - Karma: 712
Those of you that are between jobs, stuck in internships, etc, check out ehealthinsurance.com it's like expedia for insurance plans. Offers all sorts of plans in all sorts of price ranges. You put in what you're looking for and it gives you options and sends the forms in to the insurance companies for you. I used it to buy a plan when I was between jobs and before I started grad school. WAY cheaper than COBRA.

Whoever mentioned catastrophic, it's always good to have some sort of coverage but be careful because many of those plans specifically list skiing injuries as non-covered.
Feb 13 2013 9:34PM
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Lucas
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 1,575
This may be the stupidest thing I've ever read Jesus Christ. Not even worth a rebuttal.
Feb 13 2013 9:43PM
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proZach
Posts: 7163 - Karma: 919
when they say you can be on your parents until 26, does that mean until I'm 25 and 365 days old (26)? or does that mean 26 and 364 days?
Feb 13 2013 10:37PM
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volvotom
Posts: 2045 - Karma: 712
Up to age 26. So 25 and 364 days.
Feb 13 2013 10:47PM
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daannnnieel
Posts: 5163 - Karma: 4,293
I live in BC. I'm pretty well covered as is, if I ever get into big financial troubles i'll start growing pot.
Feb 13 2013 11:03PM
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