Freelancers: What do you do for health insurance?

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Obamacare

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Heathcare.gov. AKA Obamacare

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Oscar

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Is Oscar good?

Oscar. I’ve got the cheapest plan which comes in just under $500.

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Cobra while i have it. Maybe another yr

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my wife

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Kids on state care. Spouse and self have a plan with 10K deductible.

Wife’s COBRA, hissssss (we’re both freelance). Will probs do metro health or some other bullshit in August

Marry someone who has it. 🤔

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