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Any companies have reasonable insurance - brokeandlooking

Posted: Oct 09, 2011

Hi all,

I was wondering if there were any companies out there that have reasonable insurance? I am to start a new company in November, but the insurance is outrageous! I am the only one working right now and we have two little ones. So, we definitely need coverage. If you are not comfortable with responding here, please do email.

Thank you! :)

In similar situations, I hope you get a response. - Need insurance

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If you hear anything, could you please pass it on to me and I will do the same for you. I have applied at 2 companies thus far but I have not heard back so I am unsure how it will pan out once I know about the insurance. Who are you starting with in November, where the insurance is so outrageous so I do not waste me time. You can also email me in private if you do not want to post the name on here. Thanks.

The pay at Diskriter is rather low, but they seem to have good benefits sm - Colorado MT

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at a relatively low price (around $200/month for individual coverage for medical/dental/vision). I have my own policy, though, with United Health, which is around $300 for medical/dental/vision simply because I am not sure I will stay with DR and want to have my own coverage and not be tied to the company. Good luck!

Thank you for the information! :) - brokeandlooking

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Thank you so much. I appreciate the information! :)

Look into getting temporary insurance. - me

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We had it through Fortis. Dedecuible is high, but premium very reasonable. If you have a pre-existing condition you are not eligible. You can get it for 6 months to a year depending on your state and it is not renewable.

I have my font enlarged and it doesn't let me see all I type, so excuse any errors.

not just MT-My aunt is a pharmacist at walmart and has terrible insurance - begging her hubby to get a civil service job

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I think civil service is about the only way to go now for holiday pay and benefits now. So sad.

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