Hellth Benefits

So we had to choose our health benefit options last week. What a nightmare this is. With our plan, you basically have to gamble on what physical ailments you’re going to get over the next year. For me, if I get the flu or if my eyes fall out, I’m covered. But if I develop cancer or the flesh-eating virus, I’m on my own for medical expenses. Same if my teeth start exploding in my mouth. It’s a crap shoot. C’mon sevens!

On a whim, I tried setting all the values to the maximum coverage allowed. The end result is that each paycheck, instead of being paid, I would actually owe the company $400. Is it just me or are healthcare expenses completely insane? Is it just me or should this company try to keep me healthy so I can keep working? Is it just me or does that rash on my arm seem to be growing?