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High Deductibles, Low Care | Burlington News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Vermont Basic plans, with an $11,800 deductible, exposed how insurance companies prioritize profits over real affordability—forcing people to gamble with their health until emergencies strike. The state’s Green Mountain Care Board rightly called out the flawed logic: cheaper premiums don’t matter if you can’t pay for care. It’s time to fix healthcare’s root costs, not just tweak insurance’s broken math. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/90ec135f991c84dc