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Posted by Phil on August 11, 2012, at 12:15:11
I left here in a huff over a post that asked my opinion and then was told how wrong it was in an angry sort of way. I don't need mind games.
Like do you think black or white is the best color?
They don't give their opinion first. You say black and then get jumped on because you're wrong! Why doesn't the poster just state their opinion and eff off.And Scott my doc did drop the Lamictal dose so thank you. I hope you don't mind, I told him Scott S says your full of **it. : )
In other new, approved for SSDI 1st try. I didn't receive anything in the mail but when I checked my checking account before paying bills they had deposited a substantial sum of back pay.
Insurance is my biggest issue right now. The State wouldn't extend Cobra to a private policy because of (everybody say it!) pre-existing condition. They said go to high risk brokers. Ever seen their rates?? You'd need a statistician to sort through that garbage. Yes, you can fill two prescriptions at this price, the rest will be 24 times that price.
$600 a month for a $5000 deductible, 40 % co-pays if you're in network, etc. You want lower deductible say $2000 OK, $750 a month. It's a disgrace.
Why are Canadians now richer than Americans(btw Canada rocks)and they have universal healthcare. The US says no way without raising taxes through the roof. Republicans don't want to take care of, eww sick people.
I think Canada and other countries can do it because they aren't spending trillions on bombs and every war that comes along.
Lets go to Afghanistan and drop bombs on brown people. Why? Because the US likes killing brown people. We don't kill hon-kies just brown people.
Gotta kill them there or they'll come here!! In what? An ark? The Wright Bros plane?Sorry, on a roll. And...
Haven't smoked in 48 days, dodged 1920 cigarettes and saved $576. I feel better than I've felt in 20 years.
Hope everyone here is doing OK because most here have lived in hell long enough.Thanks
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2012, at 18:16:28
In reply to Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved, posted by Phil on August 11, 2012, at 12:15:11
Phil congratulations. As I'd said I also got it on first try never used a lawyer was whatever the pdoc put on the forms.
Congratulations also on the non smoking. And feeling better. Bet your lungs love you.
Since you have Disability medical insurance comes with it for a certain amount of money per month. Don't know what your payments are but should be based on this.
I thought Cobra was like other insurance as when Had it it paid? This bit of post a bit confusing. Phillipa
Posted by Phil on August 11, 2012, at 19:14:59
In reply to Re: Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved » Phil, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2012, at 18:16:28
No insurance comes with SSDI. You can't get Medicare for two years. If you get SSI, you get Medicare immediately. Makes no sense. The feds have a plan that might work but I have to read more about it. (thank you Mr Obama.)
This isn't going to be a joyride but these are the times I truly learn more about life.
Posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2012, at 21:09:28
In reply to Re: Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved, posted by Phil on August 11, 2012, at 19:14:59
Phil you can seriously my next door neighbor just got hers and was moaning that the insurance was going to cost her $100 a month about the same as I pay now that my SSI is in effect. A year and a half ago I also had disability and still paid the same for the medical insurance? Now that SSI I'm also buying a supplemental one for meds and healthcare for 88 a month. Phillipa
Posted by Phil on August 12, 2012, at 7:54:41
In reply to Re: Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved » Phil, posted by Phillipa on August 11, 2012, at 21:09:28
Obama's PCIP plan is not far from what you're saying. Just do a search on PCIP. I haven't read the details.
Posted by Zyprexa on August 15, 2012, at 21:12:19
In reply to Re: Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved, posted by Phil on August 11, 2012, at 19:14:59
You could try to get medicaid, if you don't have much money. If thats not going to happen, you might be able to get a high risk state run insurance, for people with disabilities. NC has one its called "Inclusive Health". I paid about $300/month. Untill I got on madicare, after the 2 year waiting period.
Posted by Phil on August 16, 2012, at 18:28:13
In reply to Re: Thanks SLS, jerks and SSDI approved » Phil, posted by Zyprexa on August 15, 2012, at 21:12:19
The high risk pool that I saw was impossible so I went to the feds PCIP which was better but you can't get it unless you've been uninsured for 6 months. Explain that one. If my disability is paid from leaving my last job I can extend Cobra 11 more months at 150% what I was paying. So, $702.
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