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I had BC/BS for 3 years as an individual and saw my premiums rise from $210/mo to over $450/mo for slightly reduced coverage. I never used even my deductible amount so I am a very low risk user.

I switched to Lifewise and currently pay $208/mo for a high deductible to cover just major emergencies. With that I get 6 office visits a year with a $25 co-pay (I don't use them all). So far it has covered all of my expenses for the last two years without having to pay on the deductible.

If Lifewise can do this, why can't BC/BS??

posted 3 years, 2 months ago
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If they are going to expand biking in Portland, they need to include some serious work on policing bike riders. I make a nightly delivery (via car) in the Pearl District and I estimate that 3/4 of the bike riders obey no traffic laws. Almost all of them ignore stop signs and even red lights. They are an absolute hazard to themselves and others. The only way I can see it working is to have separate 'roads' for them and let them deal with each other, not cars. I think money would be better spent on buses/trams and electric cars.

posted 3 years, 6 months ago
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