[PLUG-TALK] Medical insurance resources

[Bill Barry]

On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Denis Heidtmann
<denish at dslnorthwest.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am looking for advice/leads to health insurance for my son who will be biking
> across the country (Ohio to northern WA) immediately after college graduation
> this May.
>
> What I would like is a high-deductible plan which does not tie him to in-plan
> providers.  The purpose of the plan is to protect against major losses.  The
> routine stuff he/we can handle.
>
> I have read about HSAs, but most of the discussions deal with the IRS rules.
> Since he will not be employed, I am not sure the tax consequences should be a
> major consideration.  The health insurance is the key.
>
> Can anybody here contribute some clarity to the commercial hype and 10-page fine
> print contracts?
>
> Thanks,
> -Denis

I currently use Regence BlueCross with a high deductible plan. The
plan pays slightly more for treatments closer to home, but gives good
coverage for anyplace you happen to need care.  The costs are
reasonable and they promptly pay all the services that are covered.
http://www.regence.com/OR/index.jsp

Bill



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