I've been in the US for almost 10 years, and its been only the last 6 years that I have had health insurance.
If I were still in Ireland I would pay about 1600 Euros a year to give full coverage to me and my family (wife + 2 kids).
In The US I pay just under $400 on every paycheck (my employer also pays a hefty amount), so thats aprox $4900 a year. That does not include dental, or vision.
I would also add that while my plan isn't bad, its not as good as the Irish equivalent - hard to compare though.
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If I were still in Ireland I would pay about 1600 Euros a year to give full coverage to me and my family (wife + 2 kids).
In The US I pay just under $400 on every paycheck (my employer also pays a hefty amount), so thats aprox $4900 a year. That does not include dental, or vision.
I would also add that while my plan isn't bad, its not as good as the Irish equivalent - hard to compare though.
Side Note: You should prefix the title of this with "Ask HN:"