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Letter: Premiums rise as benefits change

The Columbian
Published: November 30, 2014, 12:00am

I bought health insurance three years ago because it would be mandated by Obamacare (Affordable Care Act). If I didn’t buy insurance, I would be fined.

The first year my premiums were $423 per month. For the second year, I was notified my premiums would go up to $725 per month. I contacted another insurance company and was quoted $623, so I signed up.

A few days ago, I received notice that my premiums were rising to $650.50 per month beginning Jan. 1.

Not only are my premiums going up, I now read that the ACA may allow coverage for taxpayer-funded gender reassignment surgery and addiction therapy. I am furious that I will pay higher premiums for benefits I do not believe are my responsibility.

Not all of us work for high-paying corporations and can afford these high insurance premiums. I’m tempted to drop health insurance coverage, take my chances with my health and just pay the fine.

You can thank Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., for helping to create Obamacare. You can also thank Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., for voting for the ACA.

Cela Kruse

Omak

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