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LuckyCharms

(21,236 posts) Sat Oct 25, 2025, 07:39 AM Oct 25

Our premiums for Anthem BCBS are going up 22% for 2026. [View all]

And the maximum out of pocket increased by a huge amount...I can't remember the number, I'd have to dig out some paperwork to find out.

Premiums were already almost unsustainable, so this is a huge hit.

This is NOT a Medicare Advantage plan. It's regular insurance through my wife's employer.

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Our premiums for Anthem BCBS are going up 22% for 2026. [View all] LuckyCharms Oct 25 OP

Wow, not good. Emile Oct 25 #1

Two insured people... LuckyCharms Oct 25 #2

Not to worry, your COLA for Social Security will cover it ......... OOPS, my mistake lostincalifornia Oct 25 #3

Haha! A drop in the bucket! LuckyCharms Oct 25 #4

I know, and you are definitely not alone, and it isn't just with Anthem, it is across the board. lostincalifornia Oct 25 #5

Very true. LuckyCharms Oct 25 #6

Hubbie and I have a zero premium** Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan PPO for 2025 Karma13612 Oct 25 #7

Unfortunately the cost of care is skyrocketing EdmondDantes_ Oct 25 #8

Time to take the profit out of healthcare leftstreet Oct 25 #9