I'm going to look into a concierge physician. I have a friend in Northern California and that's what she uses. No insurance and she doesn't have to pay the Obamacare fine.
@HollyHobby: I did a story on a concierge PCP in Dallas last month As he explained it, the thought is that you still have health insurance (in case something major comes up) but the concierge doc (while still has minor costs for prescription drugs and some tests and blood work) is free outside of the monthly membership. If you need to see him or contact him 30 days out of the month (bc of being a hypochondriac - lol), than he'll see you. And plans are based on age range (I think I feel in the $80/mo range). So, there is something to be said about switching to a concierge doc.
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