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Medi-Share Update: One Year Later

Family Balance Sheet

However, on November 1, 2016, we logged on to healthcare.gov to renew for 2017 and found premiums had doubled and the options were limited. After that first update we thought our daughter was in the clear and our medical drama was behind us. That was a hit to our budget, but we reworked our numbers to find the funds and make it fit.

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

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This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. Also, since losing my Dad in November , I’ve been wanting to get back more often to help my step-mom. Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. 5-Night Package with Dining = $1585.35. Gas = $350.

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Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In November of 2016 we were facing a hefty health insurance premium increase for 2017 that was more than twice what we paid in 2016. We had a few sleepless nights in November and I truly felt betrayed by the health exchange and insurance companies. I ran some numbers with our accountant. Sleepless Nights.