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Old Apr 11, 2013, 01:48 PM
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I think it is hard to compare with individual states and clinics, doctors, etc. having some control over what to do with laws that impact them, rather than the client. Some states will find more money to add to their services, other's will cut back because they are being cut back, charge more because they "can", etc.

I'm retired but too young yet for Medicare so have state-mandated insurance coverage as I could not get insurance on my own due to my personal insurance risk statistics (I'm overweight). I have excellent insurance, though expensive, because it is something I wish to afford, rather than spend the money I'd save on a cheaper plan on something else.

So, it seems to me there are too many variables and unrelated changes (some good for one, some perhaps detrimental) to be able to compare. In my case, I have not noticed being affected yet. I have a quarterly doctor's visit and do a zillion tests twice a year and that's that; my out-of-pocket prescription costs have gone up nearly $200 a quarter but it is not clear to me why (could just be something to do wiht the beginning of the year and my insurance deductible), it is mostly one prescription. It is for my asthma so I am interested in affording that too; breathing is good, I like being able to breathe
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