
Self-Pay Vs Major Medical: Why Do We Accept Deductibles As Normal?
March 04, 2026
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John Fredrick
After watching families struggle during the Affordable Care Act rollout, he co-leads Fredrick Insurance Brokers' specialty practice in defined-benefit indemnity plans, income protection, and creative private coverage strategies for individuals, families, self-employed professionals, and small business owners.