Re: My Medical ins - Premium nearly doubled !!!
 

The insane federal regulations that prevent us all from shopping across state lines have us hostage.

Re: My Medical ins - Premium nearly doubled !!!
 

Steph I am sorry to hear about your premiums sky rocketing. We went from $8.00 (it's not a typo) a month to $262.00 and we have a $4000.00 deductible. I shouldn't complain though because they offered a BCBS HMO option but it was horrible for a frequent flier like me. So we are sucking it up and paying for the PPO....sighhhh.....

Re: My Medical ins - Premium nearly doubled !!!
 

For those with 401(k)s, withdrawals before age 59 1/2 can be made to pay for COBRA, without penaly. The plan manager will issue a Form 1099. However, you can complete a tax credit form when you file your taxes to let the IRS know that you are exempt from paying a penalty due to a medical hardship. You still have to pay taxes since 401(k) contributions are made with pre-tax dollars.

Joan