Zulu Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I looked at the upcoming ACA health plans in 20 FL counties. It looks like last year's plans will be available in 2019. However, they're more expensive. The least expensive Blue Cross nationwide EOP plan (BlueSelect Bronze Essential 1452 EPO) average cost is $845 (*) and the average increase from 2018 is 8.1%. In Sumter County, Escapees FL "domicile" county, the 1452 plan is $770. * These prices are for a 63-year-old that has too large of an income to qualify for a subsidy. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 I have been on Obama care plans now for several years. I am finally old enough for Medicare and just applied for a supplement plan. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Schoenberg Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Frankly I'm surprised Florida Blue still has nationwide coverage. Blues in other states jettisoned this feature two to three years ago. In Oregon...where there use to be several nationwide plans to choose from. Now there is only one. Washington...none. Same with Texas, SD, and AZ. Can't comment with first hand knowledge about other states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Twotoes said: I am finally old enough for Medicare and just applied for a supplement plan. There has to be some benefits to joining the "over the hill" club! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Greg Schoenberg said: Frankly I'm surprised Florida Blue still has nationwide coverage. Blues in other states jettisoned this feature two to three years ago. In Oregon...where there use to be several nationwide plans to choose from. Now there is only one. Washington...none. Same with Texas, SD, and AZ. Can't comment with first hand knowledge about other states. From what I've checked, it looks like AK, AL, AR, and CA all have nationwide BCBS plans for 2019. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveh Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Add Michigan Zulu. Blue Cross still offers PPO. This year I did look long and hard at switching to HMO and then supplementing insurance with something like Escapees indemnity plan. I just think that is too risky though so I am coughing up the dough for another year of PPO. The price is way up and the deductibles have moved to 7,000.00 per person and 15,000.00 per family. They were pretty good my first year into this. We are 60 so I have to patch a few more years together. Dave and Lana Hasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Daveh said: Add Michigan Zulu. Blue Cross still offers PPO . . . The price is way up and the deductibles have moved to 7,000.00 per person and 15,000.00 per family. From what I've checked, 2019 ACA prices seem to vary widely. For example . . . Alaska Bronze PPO plan: down over 12% Alabama Bronze PPO plan: up about 4% California Bronze PPO plan: up about 12% Arkansas Bronze PPO plan: no increase Florida Bronze PPO plan: up about 8%If you're going with an ACA plan, then I'd suggest seriously investigating a "non-traditional" (besides FL, SD, to TX) state residence. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Schoenberg Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 10/29/2018 at 8:52 PM, Zulu said: From what I've checked, it looks like AK, AL, AR, and CA all have nationwide BCBS plans for 2019. Oregon has other carriers which feature nationwide coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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