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To: KLP who wrote (55036)	7/19/2004 3:01:44 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793824

So now we have some data. Assuming our plans are similar, the difference between the federal pool and whatever pool you may be in for a couple is $3660 per year. If you were in my pool you'd save twenty-five percent on premiums, which ain't hay. But it's not monumental, either. It's close enough that you'd have to take a close look at deductibles and co-pays, etc. before deciding which was the better deal. BTW, I pay well over a thousand dollars a year in co-pays and deductibles. That's just for one person. I will be seeing my doctor on Wednesday for a follow-up on my cholesterol and that will cost me more than $100 out of pocket. I'll ask my relative if she knows the total value of her program.... Please do. It will be interesting to see. so the Government is paying $600 of the premium/mo. Interesting numbers when one considers the number of Government employees and retireds. I know that federal employee benefits are an irritant for you, but remember that they are part of an employee compensation package and the moneys are fungible. If they weren't paying that for insurance, they'd be paying the $600 or more in extra salary so people could buy their own insurance. This may be more cost effective for the taxpayer.