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Re:Pharma companies continue to raise drug prices at rates w... by toast0 on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @01:59AM (#21255891)
Where I am, the 2019 marketplace has two providers, but one of them has a very limited network, so I can't do anything in network without driving at least 30 minutes. So, that's really just one provider and I get to pick which metal I like. What I really wanted to know, but couldn't tell is if I hit the out of pocket max, is there any difference in what's covered by plan.

It may be a better marketplace than before, but it's still a pretty shitty marketplace.

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Re:Pharma companies continue to raise drug prices at rates w... by bduerst on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @07:18PM (#21265135)
Rural US, right? Keep in mind that the providers in your area are also in areas where they compete with others on premium price. Just because you anecdotally don't see it doesn't mean the competition isn't happening.
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Re:Pharma companies continue to raise drug prices at rates w... by toast0 on Tuesday October 15, 2019 @08:07PM (#21265549)
Semi-rural, west puget sound, lots of Seattle commuters.
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