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To: wonk who wrote (51990)	3/5/2008 10:50:31 PM
From: Travis_Bickle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542197

"However, there is nothing in the law which discusses rates. So for example, lets say your COBRA eligibility is expiring, while a health insurance provider cannot deny you coverage, the charges are steep. Thus, while there is no de jure denial, there is often de facto denial. The 2005 Kaiser HIPAA Rate in Virginia for a family of 3 with the primary being between 50-54 was $2253 / month on the highest co-pay. For the math challenged, thats $27,000 per year...and that was 3 years ago." That is EXACTLY what I am arguing ... it does you no good to be assured of coverage if the coverage comes at a cost that no sentient being would ever pay. NOBODY could or would pay that rate ... who has an extra $27k per year around that they don't need? Last I heard the savings rate in the U.S. was zero ...