THE LIBERAL THREAD #3- No Debate Please

[jodifla]

Honestly, when it comes to major medical expenses, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, living expenses vs. salary, it often doesn't matter.

My boss's husband died suddenly over the summer. As of a few weeks ago, she says the medical bills stand at $700,000+. Fortunatly, our company's insurance kicks butt and takes names, she hasn't had to pay more than a few hundred dollars.

But what if my company's insurance was only so-so? What if they only covered 80%? She's have to pay $140,000 in medical bills. Who has that kind of money laying around?

The real victims of health care in this country aren't the poor, who often get coverage through medicade and state/local programs. It isn't those that are lucky enough to truely have good health insurance that pays what their supposed to. It those that have medical insurance, but it's crappy medical insurance, who don't find out how bad it is (and often their companies don't find out, either, that happend at my company about 15 years ago and is why it's such good coverage today) until a catastrophic medical even occurs, and it's too late. Why are people with medical insurance still going bankrupt due to medical bills? It's insane!

Great post, and so true.

It drives me crazy when people say.."Well, they have an Ipod, so why don't they have health insurance!"

Like they are remotely in the same financial stratosphere.

EVERYONE is ONE MEDICAL SITUATION away from BANKRUPTCY!

 

[Goofyluver]

Afternoon libs!

Boy...anyone else feel like it's been a looooooong day?

Just thought I'd throw in a reminder of something...

47 days till Inauguration Day!!!

 

[rentayenta]

Hola Jen, libs. It's been a looooooooong day indeed!

 

[mirmartinez]

It is like counting down to a disney trip

 

[rentayenta]

It is like counting down to a disney trip

Only it will last longer, our feet won't hurt after, and it will effect more people in a positive manner!

 

[chrisw127]

Only it will last longer, our feet won't hurt after, and it will effect more people in a positive manner!

And we'll get a pony. A pretty Palamino whose hair I can braid with ribbon.

 

[robinb]

And we'll get a pony. A pretty Palamino whose hair I can braid with ribbon.

I just had an image of joe Biden with ribbons in his hair!

 

[rentayenta]

And we'll get a pony. A pretty Palamino whose hair I can braid with ribbon.

A pony? Mines going to be named Connie, after my late aunt.

 

[chrisw127]

I just had an image of joe Biden with ribbons in his hair!

As a young man, he was kind of cute. Although the ribbons might be a bit much.

 

[Slapstick]

Jen

You must be exhausted! Come sit, have a glass of wine and a plate (with Obama's image) of Arugula!

 

[designermv]

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

 

[Slapstick]

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

Feel better! I am jealous..Where are you eating?

 

[Goofyluver]

Jen

You must be exhausted! Come sit, have a glass of wine and a plate (with Obama's image) of Arugula!

I think I will.

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

Feel better honey. Please get yourself better before the trip!

 

[chrisw127]

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

Yes, get better before the trip.

I'm excited too--we're two days behind you. Can't wait.

 

[chrisw127]

Seriously Jen, you must be worn out. Take off your hip waders and sit down and relax.

 

[Goofyluver]

Seriously Jen, you must be worn out. Take off your hip waders and sit down and relax.

The Nyquil induced haze has begun. Seriously...I should get the disclaimer out of the way right now. Anything that is posted from here on out...I will have no recollection of tomorrow and should not be helf responsible for.

 

[Oreo Cookie]

The Nyquil induced haze has begun. Seriously...I should get the disclaimer out of the way right now. Anything that is posted from here on out...I will have no recollection of tomorrow and should not be helf responsible for.

Feel Better

Let the nyquil do its job, so you get a good nights sleep!

 

[mirmartinez]

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

I am a bit green with envy.

 

[maidenfairy]

47 days, I can't believe it.

I am on Disney countdown, we fly out next Thursday morning. I was home from work sick today and I'm going in to see the dr. tomorrow morning. I think I have a raging sinus infection. I have nothing interesting or witty to contribute, I'm just bored from holding down the couch all day.

Waah.

We leave in 3 weeks. It's a secret from the kiddies. Everyday the secret gets harder and harder to keep. I feel that at any moment I could look into their precious eyes and scream, "We're going to Disney on Christmas!" I'm really trying not to do that.

 

[CarlaKay]

Here is a great top ten list from David Letterman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwEkqTS2_8These are the top ten signs that bush does not care anymore about being POTUS