Cory From Seattle, WA Is Struggling Under His State’s New Health Care Exchange

“I am a single father of 1 young child living in the Seattle, WA area. In May 2013 I bought my own plan from BlueCross Regence. I was notified by BlueCross that due to ACA, changes in the healthcare law means my plan will no longer be available after December 31, 2013. I attempted to log into the Washington State exchange but I was unable to register for about a week due to site issues. I eventually registered and was presented a list of healthcare provider plans. All but 1 plan had higher premiums. The single plan which had a premium $20 less than my current plan had a $6,000 deductible. Note, last August I had a procedure to remove a pre-melanoma spot on my skin. All the costs related to that issue amount to around $2000, out of pocket which I’m struggling to pay.”

– Cory H.