Originally Posted by
fishbob
1 - total cost would be about the same, but most or all of it would be out of my pocket, no assistance from the employer.
2 - same
3 - yes, and there is an "enrollment period", about a 2 month window. If you miss the enrollment period you are without insurance until the next one rolls around.
Thanks for that.
Would it help if your health COVER was consistent regardless of your employment status? And your age?
Would it help simplify things if you had one consistent method of contributing financially towards your health benefits? E.g. a small percentage levy on your pre-tax earnings?