is it possible to ask the forum members about ACA without being political???

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Mine was in 1998(ish) dollars.



What it was called before? You mean Romneycare?



I'm completely on board with that in all facets of life.

Ah, well then this would be a good comparison on price difference through the years. I think in the end I have paid for everything close to 4-5k out of my pocket (doctor visits, surgery, knee braces, physical therapy, etc) and she went through her insurance of course from her company which is very very good. It is a shock to see the initial amount due, was only like 2k for the day of surgery but it is all the extra expenses that can go up.

[Chuck33079]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Ah, well then this would be a good comparison on price difference through the years. I think in the end I have paid for everything close to 4-5k out of my pocket (doctor visits, surgery, knee braces, physical therapy, etc) and she went through her insurance of course from her company which is very very good. It is a shock to see the initial amount due, was only like 2k for the day of surgery but it is all the extra expenses that can go up.

Well, if I add in the braces, PT, etc that number goes up dramatically. Call it $30-35k in mid 90's dollars. So it's more than doubled in ~15 years.