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Unfortunately I wouldn't qualify. I'm a single educated white female who is trying to do better for herself and working full time. The government doesn't help people like us.
So if you were a single educated BLACK woman doing good for herself,what would be the difference?
So if you were a single educated BLACK woman doing good for herself,what would be the difference?
It depends. If you're African (black) you can claim refugee status and pretty much have everything handed to you. But the truth is, I was just being sarcastic, so move it along. The bottom line is--if you're a productive and intelligent member of society, you won't get a penny from the government.
I've come to accept that.
Unfortunately I wouldn't qualify. I'm a single educated white female who is trying to do better for herself and working full time. The government doesn't help people like us.
I also find the implication in your comment offensive.
Look into HEALTHY NEW YORK. The clinker might be the income cap. This is an HMO and thus has no deductible, just something like $15 per visit and I'm SURE they will cover cancer. I've chatted with a couple people who have it and consider it the bargain of the century. If you qualify incomewise, JUMP at it. It is substantially state subsidized.
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The Healthy NY Income Guidelines as of 2010 allow an individual to earn up to $2,257 monthly and still be eligible. A family of three can have an income of up to $3,815. A six-person family can earn up to $6,153 monthly. For calculation, generally add $780 income per month per family member to find the income limits. Women who are pregnant should be counted as two persons.
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Healthy NY coverage costs vary from county to county and by the month in which you enroll. They also offer different options of coverage. In New York County for example, minimum coverage costs around $250 monthly for an individual and $738 for a family. Options with more benefits run from $368 for an individual to $1,088.00 for a family. Enrollees may also consider a plan with a high deductible to lower monthly r
I'm happy to hear your income is way over those limits.
Paying out of pocket is fine unless you falll and break several bones...for about $50,000. Or find a tumor on your breast....$100,000.
Insurance is to protect against catastrophes that you DON'T know about.
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