If you want to have health insurance I figure you pretty much don't have any choice but to work full-time.
I've been out of the abbey two days, I've beaten a lawman senseless, I've fallen in with criminals. I watched the captain shoot the man I swore to protect. And I'm not even sure if I think he was wrong.
Book ,'Serenity'
Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Gudanov - Apr 21, 2010 9:57:24 am PDT #24209 of 30001
Coding and Sleeping
quester - Apr 21, 2010 10:02:28 am PDT #24210 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
It's more a matter of I'm worried about a lapse because I have pre-existing health issues and I don't know what happens if I let it lapse and then start up again.
I don't know how long it will take to get a full-time or a part-time job even with lowered expectations. Do I spend the money for one more month and hope I find something before next month's check is due, or do I save the money for the other bills I have to pay?
I'm feeling paralyzed by fear and supremely lacking in confidence and very pissed at myself for letting this go on so long!
Kathy A - Apr 21, 2010 10:13:58 am PDT #24211 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
quester, check with the school that you'll be attending and see what their insurance policy is for students. At my school, all you need to do is take six credit hours a semester to be eligible for their (admittedly insufficient) health insurance.
quester - Apr 21, 2010 10:16:07 am PDT #24212 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
that's a good idea, Kathy, thanks!
Amy - Apr 21, 2010 10:19:26 am PDT #24213 of 30001
Because books.
Yeah, I don't have an answer other than what Kathy suggested, quester. That's the proverbial rock and a hard place situation. That said, we've been without health insurance for a while now, and it's awful to try to manage self-pay. Most of the time I'm just praying someone doesn't break a leg or whatever.
ChiKat - Apr 21, 2010 10:26:18 am PDT #24214 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
What does the health reform law say about pre-existing conditions and when does that kick in?
Toddson - Apr 21, 2010 10:27:40 am PDT #24215 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
bless the hivemind - someone always has an answer!
In mememe news, my company switched health insurance companies effective April 1. I started getting worried because, hey, it's April 21 and I haven't gotten a card. All I have is a print-out of an e-mail from our HR person with the name and phone number of a person to call to verify coverage. Everyone else has their card; everyone else - except one older woman with health problems and me - has had their card for a week or two now.
Last night I got a call from the company and, yes, I'm insured. yay
Tom Scola - Apr 21, 2010 10:29:02 am PDT #24216 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
What does the health reform law say about pre-existing conditions and when does that kick in?
Starting in 2014, insurance companies will no longer be able to deny coverage with people with preexisting conditions.
ChiKat - Apr 21, 2010 10:29:16 am PDT #24217 of 30001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Well, I answered my own question. According to [link] the pre-existing condition coverage does not start till 2014.
eta: And, Scola answered my question. Thanks!
msbelle - Apr 21, 2010 10:29:35 am PDT #24218 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Hey Scola, Maybe Friday for BK?