Interesting Read on AK Via Fox

[Tkruger]

Alaska Republicans back bill to prevent ObamaCare meltdown in state

Generally I've seen rates at $100 per 10 years of age across most of the state we work. After reading the article above AK have rates for the mentioned BCBS carrier at twice that rate.

Example $ 800 for a silver plan covering both Hus and Wife. In AK it's $ 1,600 for coverage for hus and wife. There are 2 carriers one of which is leaving in 17 MODA. Their rates were not much better at $1,300 /month.

Running rates for one of my more expensive clients based off their age and number of family members our of MS in AK I was floored. The cheapest Junk plan with expensive copays just for Dr. was $2,977 per month.

So lets look at this for a second.

Household makes $200,00 per year. Family of 5 Hus and wife 50, daughters 21, 23 and 24 all non smokers.

That's $ 35,724 per year. Tag another $ 13,700 for MOOP and that brings the total to $ 49,424.

Sticking it to the middle class since Jan 1 2014...

 

[TN_agent]

They are "rich", so what if they have to pay 25% of their income towards medical??

 

[AllenChicago]

Big Cadillac tax!

 

[DS4]

Alaska Republicans back bill to prevent ObamaCare meltdown in state


That's $ 35,724 per year. Tag another $ 13,700 for MOOP and that brings the total to $ 49,424.

No surprise here. It is expensive to live in Alaska.
Don't forget the $2072 per person, Permanent Fund Dividend each year.
Also, Alaska is the only state that does not collect state sales tax or levy an individual income tax on any type of personal income, either earned or unearned.

 

[unic.consulting]

Alaska Republicans back bill to prevent ObamaCare meltdown in state

Generally I've seen rates at $100 per 10 years of age across most of the state we work. After reading the article above AK have rates for the mentioned BCBS carrier at twice that rate.

Example $ 800 for a silver plan covering both Hus and Wife. In AK it's $ 1,600 for coverage for hus and wife. There are 2 carriers one of which is leaving in 17 MODA. Their rates were not much better at $1,300 /month.

Running rates for one of my more expensive clients based off their age and number of family members our of MS in AK I was floored. The cheapest Junk plan with expensive copays just for Dr. was $2,977 per month.

So lets look at this for a second.

Household makes $200,00 per year. Family of 5 Hus and wife 50, daughters 21, 23 and 24 all non smokers.

That's $ 35,724 per year. Tag another $ 13,700 for MOOP and that brings the total to $ 49,424.

Sticking it to the middle class since Jan 1 2014...

At that point, I'd suggest kicking the kids out on their own plans, hopefully with a subsidy.