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How an Emergency Fund Covers a Medical Insurance Deductible
In Episode 120 of The Emergency Fund Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a specific and often-overlooked emergency fund use case: covering a medical insurance deductible at the start of a new plan year. They open with a real scenario: a family on a high-deductible health plan facing a $6,000 deductible on January 1st. Lucas explains why this cash need is predictable but still qualifies as an emergency fund withdrawal, and Luna shares how a client of hers used a dedicated 'deductible bucket' to avoid stress. The hosts discuss how to plan for deductible season, the interplay with Health…
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