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Re:High US health care spending explained by its high materi... by robbiep on Sunday March 12, 2017 @11:08PM (#13854957)
I suggest you stop thinking about it as a benefit and think about what it actually is, which is insurance. My travel insurance is cheaper if I don't cover any lost property, but what if I need it? Anecdotally many young travellers who head overseas 'lose' their $1500 DSLR or their 6 year old macbook when in South America in order to make use of their $300 travel insurance
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Re:High US health care spending explained by its high materi... by bigger_cheese on Monday March 13, 2017 @12:13AM (#13855189)
Agreed exactly why I pay for it. The fact it is advertised as a benefit probably contributes to this.

My insurer has gone as far as cold calling me last year "I notice you haven't been claiming any of these benefits, would you like to review your policy."

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