Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth honestly. I’m lucky to have insurance through my employer but I opted for lower deductible insurance with no out-of-network coverage since we go so often. I wouldn’t have done that if I knew what it was like here. I’m spending weeks searching for and getting in with specialists, especially mental health professionals.

I am able to work in a demanding field because of my insurance and able to take charge of my life with a strong healthcare team. Paying $1200 each or more a month isn’t feasible, even when we make $160k as a couple. It’s made me reconsider whether we want to buy a home and settle here if we have to essentially pay out the nose for care.