tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post2289976574102203765..comments2023-10-17T03:21:37.194-05:00Comments on Life of L: Second interview (155.4)Laura Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-24286808588403950312013-11-01T09:30:07.523-05:002013-11-01T09:30:07.523-05:00Insurance companies rate plans based on the county...Insurance companies rate plans based on the county you live in. The one we live in in So Indiana has some of the highest premiums in the state (& my guess is, the country) b/c the rate of cancer and obesity is ridiculously high. We live in a valley, with a plastics plant on one side and an aluminum plant on the other. I can only imagine how toxic our water (we drink only bottled spring water, but we bathe in tap, obviously) and air are. The number of people we know who have had cancer is staggering. Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-89510739323253473692013-11-01T09:27:18.579-05:002013-11-01T09:27:18.579-05:00No, nothing. I've pretty much resigned myself...No, nothing. I've pretty much resigned myself to not getting it. It will be fine. Something else will eventually come or else we'll make what we have work. <br /><br />I was finally able to get on healthcare.gov yesterday. The 80/20 gold plan is $1598/mo, but it has a $1500 deductible for the entire family, and once that's paid, we pay nothing (no coinsurance), except $30/copay for primary care doc and $15/generic Rx and $40/preferred Rx. Non preferred Rx is $0 after deductible. <br /><br />I can't get the full plan document--there's a link on the website but it doesn't go anywhere useful, so I can't confirm these benefits (w/Anthem) 100%, but according to the "plan details" on the site, these are the benefits. <br /><br />The other plans with lower premiums end up costing more after deductibles and coinsurance. <br /><br />This is $80 less than we pay now for premiums. But the coverage for Luke and me (we have separate plans from Mark & Sophie) is much better (our plans have $10k deductible). Lots more coverage, including mental health paid for after we meet deductible, and mental health drugs covered, which mine and Luke's doesn't cover. So we will end up saving a lot of money each year, even though we are paying over $20k a year for premiums & deductible. <br /><br />And yes, this is an obscene amount of money. We have been paying over $30k/year for health care for several years. It's no wonder we cannot get ahead.Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-91599608381444362052013-10-31T17:31:53.148-05:002013-10-31T17:31:53.148-05:00Any word yet?Any word yet?Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-13074075211107786072013-10-30T09:00:48.297-05:002013-10-30T09:00:48.297-05:00Academic job searches can be slow. I had given up ...Academic job searches can be slow. I had given up hope when I finally got the call that I was hired at my current job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700614225224691712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-19265612893548751842013-10-28T17:44:52.752-05:002013-10-28T17:44:52.752-05:00Glad to hear it went well. Please keep us posted.
...Glad to hear it went well. Please keep us posted.<br /><br />If you never straightened out your husband interfering with your sleep, you probably want to do that now, before starting new job . . .Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-36331244207223188242013-10-28T09:40:15.553-05:002013-10-28T09:40:15.553-05:00The interview with the Pres went well, I think. H...The interview with the Pres went well, I think. He was hard to read. They are making the decision this week. Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-73670529815980025042013-10-26T11:23:33.900-05:002013-10-26T11:23:33.900-05:00Congratulations on the new position. You really ar...<br />Congratulations on the new position. You really are being 'held' in God's hands all the time.<br />Everything is going to be okay.katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421968224430695784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-15363886514099024472013-10-25T14:05:24.015-05:002013-10-25T14:05:24.015-05:00Oh Laura! I am crossing fingers, toes and eyes for...Oh Laura! I am crossing fingers, toes and eyes for you... sounds like a wonderful opportunity, hurrah! :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972771695771196585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-17931769846007283912013-10-25T06:23:29.542-05:002013-10-25T06:23:29.542-05:00this is going to seem like a weird comment (maybe)...this is going to seem like a weird comment (maybe) or perhaps you have already thought of it on some level.<br /><br />If your hubby is not doing everything he should for his back, then your getting another job and him having to step up and take responsibility for himself, might be a really good thing. <br /><br />By everything he should, I mean - eating the right food, keeping his weight where it should be, doing his stretches, exercising, getting solid sleep, etc.<br /><br />Remember, I have a severe back problem. I live every day with NO pain. It takes a lot of proactive action to be in my (non pain) state.<br /><br />I was just having this same conversation with another beloved blogger. She ended up leaving her husband to give him the opportunity to step up and take care of himself in order to put their family first. No kids. She really needed to do that. NOT AT ALL suggesting you need to leave your husband. But be very careful not to enable him as you transition into your own job. You need to do your thing. He needs to do his. yes, I get back pain is terrible.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-62854726270928269572013-10-24T21:36:56.212-05:002013-10-24T21:36:56.212-05:00Good luck! Hope it all works out for the best.Good luck! Hope it all works out for the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700614225224691712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-4106830428022594992013-10-24T15:38:03.682-05:002013-10-24T15:38:03.682-05:00thank you both so much. I know I haven't been...thank you both so much. I know I haven't been around reading or writing much, but believe me when I say I think about you both (all) more than you'll know. your friendships mean more to me than I can say, even though we are long distance and virtual friends. thank you for the prayers and positive thoughts. Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-55808765637197921232013-10-24T15:11:48.636-05:002013-10-24T15:11:48.636-05:00YAY!! So excited for you!! I told you someone woul...YAY!! So excited for you!! I told you someone would snatch you up quick! :)<br /><br />You'll make it work, Laura. You'll find a way and pretty soon it will be your new normal. You might have to ask the kids to step up a little bit, but they are old enough to understand the necessity of it. You guys will be great. <br /><br />I'm pulling for you!! (and praying for calm minds and peaceful hearts)Jill A https://www.blogger.com/profile/18314858719315620032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-23703279347133819142013-10-24T15:11:06.130-05:002013-10-24T15:11:06.130-05:00Full time employee's kids usually can attend t...Full time employee's kids usually can attend that same college for free. Often it is that college or other colleges from a reciprocity list. Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27032973.post-52562618399923353162013-10-24T15:08:59.847-05:002013-10-24T15:08:59.847-05:00So very glad for you.
Prayers were said before I ...So very glad for you.<br /><br />Prayers were said before I even got to end of your post.<br /><br />Tears in eyes by the end.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05452333714845476967noreply@blogger.com