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High Deductible Healthcare Plans Can Hurt Some And Help Others

The plans wind up costing some people more than they help.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Healthcare seems to get more and more expensive. One way to offset the higher premiums is to have a high deductible.

The problem is, that high deductible sometimes makes folks think twice about going to the doctor and having to pay out of pocket.

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 Foregoing preventative care or not filling prescriptions can lead to more health issues and higher costs later on. 

Some company plans now have deductibles of more than $7,000 for an individual and $15,000 for a family.

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Who are the high deductible plans good for? Usually The young and the relatively healthy. 

If you don't fit into both of these categories, you may want to think about a more expensive plan with a lower deductible to really come out better in the end. 

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