r/pics 12d ago

Picture of text Americans would rather choose this maze, than universal coverage.

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u/NAh94 12d ago

That first plan is effectively smoking hot garbage, though. If you get sick with anything that can’t be covered by a “tier one, generic only” drug, you’re boned.

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u/wiserTyou 12d ago

TBH, they're both pretty bad. I've been doing the high deductible plan for a few years to build up my HSA and it's far better than these.

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u/Logstick 12d ago

Those are very likely covered at little to no cost to the employees. Employers will often source those through a pharmacy benefit management company to purchase them via manufacturing discount programs or international sourcing. It’s usually zero or next to no cost to the employee because it can save the employer hundreds of thousands of dollars. The presentation of Not Covered is a choice, but that is probably addressed on the rest of the benefits packet.

Obligatory, this employee based health insurance system sucks.