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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: intercst   😊 😞
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Subject: Big Changes Coming to Obamacare
Date: 06/15/26 3:55 AM
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Administration issues new rules that health economists believe will toss another 2 million patients off their insurance. My favorite is the non-network health plan where the consumer has perform a Texas Two-Step of asking the insurer what they'll pay for a medical service, then call around town looking for a doctor that will accept the insurer's pricing. The conservative Paragon Health Institute assures that consumers will find this empowering and not a pain in the ass. Health economist warn to brace for the return of "Surprise Billing", also known as unlimited price gouging.

Free link to Washington Post article.
https://wapo.st/4vcGxP9

Glad I'm on traditional Medicare and don't have a for-profit health insurance CEO between me and my doctor.

intercst

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