Don't Buy Health Insurance

From the Indianapolis Star . .

The Aug. 1 editorial, "Do-it-yourself fixes for high health costs," neglected one significant step consumers can take to hold down costs: If you are relatively young and healthy, don't buy health insurance. Learn to distinguish between the cost of health insurance and the cost of treatment, and be aware that for the large majority insurance premiums are approximately five to 10 times the actual cost of medical care in any given year. For a family of four, the break-even point is about $4,000 to $5,000.

Great advice!

Only buy health insurance in the years where your expenses will exceed $5,000.