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For the first time in my life, I have hit my deductible AND reached my out-of-pocket maximum. I now have three months of actual free healthcare, which is unheard of in the US. What should I get done? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Biologically male procedures only. EDIT: If the two people who downvoted this question could explain their reasoning, I would be super interested. No judgements. This is a safe space!

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[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 67 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

Vasectomy if you don't plan on having kids. Also consider mental healthcare. Everybody could use a little bit now and then.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes! Mental healthcare!!

[–] turkalino@lemmy.yachts 0 points 3 months ago

OP editing their post cuz they got put off by 2 whole downvotes is a sign that, yes, it’s time to consider mental health

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Vasectomy is probably free anyway.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 7 points 3 months ago

Or crazy cheap (like copay), since it prevents lots of expenses for the insurance company.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 1 points 3 months ago

May not be the same in all cases, but with my insurance mental healthcare is its own separate thing through a completely different company, much like dental and vision usually is. So if OP is in the same situation it's a different bucket and would have its own costs not associated with the medical deductible being met.