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Re:Is my advice too mercenary? by agentdrtran on Monday April 11, 2022 @02:45PM (#30992939)
Every single one of those programs comes with a laundry list of asterisks that make them far worse than any employer provided insurance I have ever had.
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Re:Is my advice too mercenary? by depingus on Monday April 11, 2022 @02:49PM (#30993001)
Also, medicare doesn't kick in until 65, which pretty much guarantees that most workers won't be able to retire until then; even if they're otherwise eligible / able.
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Re:Is my advice too mercenary? by LordDragonfang on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @12:53PM (#31005199)
To offer a contrasting anecdote, my government health insurance (MediCal) was the best I ever had, including my current 6-figure job. It can be done well.
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Re:Is my advice too mercenary? by agentdrtran on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @03:49PM (#31007441)
BadgerCare (in Wisconsin) I've heard good things about too (considering they're insurance)
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