It’s open enrollment season, and health insurance premiums are way up at my company (up 37% to $600/month for a family). Anyone else see big increases this year?

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Yes, premiums have gone crazy. I suspect insurance companies are using the Pandemic as an excuse to jack up the rates.

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oh for sure, it's incredibly frustrating

LGB!

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Yup, I totally feel your pain.

Premiums have been on a steady increase for years now...but this year takes the cake. It's unreal

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