Comments for Stop Wasting Money http://wredlich.com/ny New and Improved :-) Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:16:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by warren http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2558 warren Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:16:17 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2558 No, I would not throw a bitch fit if she went on disability. If the problem is that she's disabled, then we have programs for that, and she should be eligible for Medicaid. What I have a problem with is redesigning the entire health care system for the whole country because a small group has a specific set of problems and they choose not to use the program that deals with those problems. My problem with disability programs has to do with when they're abused, as has been seen with certain government agencies in NY. E.g. http://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2010/11/firefighter-caught-lying.html No, I would not throw a bitch fit if she went on disability. If the problem is that she’s disabled, then we have programs for that, and she should be eligible for Medicaid.

What I have a problem with is redesigning the entire health care system for the whole country because a small group has a specific set of problems and they choose not to use the program that deals with those problems.

My problem with disability programs has to do with when they’re abused, as has been seen with certain government agencies in NY. E.g. http://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2010/11/firefighter-caught-lying.html

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Common Sense http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2557 Common Sense Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:10:35 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2557 She has chronic health issues and works PART TIME because of it. You'd throw a bitch fit if she went on disability for it but instead, she works as much as she can and you still throw a fit! She has chronic health issues and works PART TIME because of it. You’d throw a bitch fit if she went on disability for it but instead, she works as much as she can and you still throw a fit!

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by warren http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2556 warren Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:10:38 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2556 "Common Sense" - $400/month? At 40 hours a week, that'd be 170 hours a month, and you're making well under $3/hour. How about we get real? “Common Sense” – $400/month? At 40 hours a week, that’d be 170 hours a month, and you’re making well under $3/hour. How about we get real?

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Chad of Chad'z Beer Reviews http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2553 Chad of Chad'z Beer Reviews Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:30:45 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2553 Thanks for putting some perspective on this. I've often heard that buying health insurance on your own instead of going through your employer is actually cheaper. I don't know if that's true or not - can you clarify? Can you please put a twitter code on your blog so I can click "tweet this" and spread the message? thanks! Thanks for putting some perspective on this. I’ve often heard that buying health insurance on your own instead of going through your employer is actually cheaper. I don’t know if that’s true or not – can you clarify?

Can you please put a twitter code on your blog so I can click “tweet this” and spread the message? thanks!

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Common Sense http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2552 Common Sense Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:24:28 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2552 Quote: "I don’t have a car payment, an iPhone and I’ve literally never had a manicure in my entire life. It’s SO annoying when people presume things that are so far out in left-field they become a joke. How about I didn’t have insurance because my premium is literally HALF OF MY MONTHLY INCOME. At my last job I made about $400/month. How many people can afford to give up 50% of their paycheck each and every month?? The only reason I have the PCIP now is because I, and my family and my friends have worked our asses off raising money month after month. And still, each month it’s a massive struggle to keep it. I want to keep it but coming up with $237/month in addition to my regular bills AND paying down my medical debt when laid off is nearly impossible." http://giveneyestosee.com/blog/2012/01/assumptions/ In Florida, Medicaid is through Department of Children and Families. Without having a qualifying child, or being pregnant, you are NOT eligible. QUOTE: "DCF determines Medicaid eligibility for: Low income families with children Children only Pregnant women Non-citizens with medical emergencies Aged and/or disabled individuals not currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)" http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/medicaid.shtml Quote: “I don’t have a car payment, an iPhone and I’ve literally never had a manicure in my entire life. It’s SO annoying when people presume things that are so far out in left-field they become a joke. How about I didn’t have insurance because my premium is literally HALF OF MY MONTHLY INCOME. At my last job I made about $400/month. How many people can afford to give up 50% of their paycheck each and every month??

The only reason I have the PCIP now is because I, and my family and my friends have worked our asses off raising money month after month. And still, each month it’s a massive struggle to keep it. I want to keep it but coming up with $237/month in addition to my regular bills AND paying down my medical debt when laid off is nearly impossible.”

http://giveneyestosee.com/blog/2012/01/assumptions/

In Florida, Medicaid is through Department of Children and Families. Without having a qualifying child, or being pregnant, you are NOT eligible.

QUOTE: “DCF determines Medicaid eligibility for:

Low income families with children
Children only
Pregnant women
Non-citizens with medical emergencies
Aged and/or disabled individuals not currently receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)”

http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/medicaid.shtml

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Luis http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2551 Luis Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:08:33 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2551 Well, I'll disagree with you in this way: why do we even need to structure health care as insurance anyway? Do we really need to have private companies make a profit on sickness and healthcare? I think the nation is great enough that we could and should simply figure out a way to just provide healthcare period. Lesser nations have figured this out, and their general standards of living are much higher than what we enjoy here. I know that if you happen to be a wealthy American, you already have the best standard of living and healthcare - but that's true everywhere. Simplifying the whole health care stack would reduce costs since we wouldnt have business at every level taking out their profit cut, and most every illness is treated better and at lower cost when identified and treated early. Well, I’ll disagree with you in this way: why do we even need to structure health care as insurance anyway? Do we really need to have private companies make a profit on sickness and healthcare? I think the nation is great enough that we could and should simply figure out a way to just provide healthcare period. Lesser nations have figured this out, and their general standards of living are much higher than what we enjoy here. I know that if you happen to be a wealthy American, you already have the best standard of living and healthcare – but that’s true everywhere. Simplifying the whole health care stack would reduce costs since we wouldnt have business at every level taking out their profit cut, and most every illness is treated better and at lower cost when identified and treated early.

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Bob http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2550 Bob Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:16:17 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2550 Actually, she may have diabetes. It is an instant disqualify, so you are sitting there judging her for "CHOOSING" when it is not possible. In addition, premiums are too high ESP for young women. Insurance companies force them to get maternity coverage which DOUBLES their premium. There are too many variables to talk about this intelligently, which is why you fail with this article. Actually, she may have diabetes. It is an instant disqualify, so you are sitting there judging her for “CHOOSING” when it is not possible. In addition, premiums are too high ESP for young women. Insurance companies force them to get maternity coverage which DOUBLES their premium. There are too many variables to talk about this intelligently, which is why you fail with this article.

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by warren http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2549 warren Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:23:38 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2549 The premiums are not "too damn high". This woman is happy to pay higher premiums now under Obamacare than she would have paid before. Your use of the term "basic necessities" is troubling. Those who can't afford basic necessities are eligible for Medicaid. Right? The premiums are not “too damn high”. This woman is happy to pay higher premiums now under Obamacare than she would have paid before.

Your use of the term “basic necessities” is troubling. Those who can’t afford basic necessities are eligible for Medicaid. Right?

]]> Comment on Myth: Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions by Scott http://wredlich.com/ny/2012/01/myth-insurance-for-pre-existing-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-2548 Scott Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:15:22 +0000 http://wredlich.com/ny/?p=1018#comment-2548 "This part of Obamacare is about bailing out people who chose not to pay for health insurance." The flaw is that no one in their right mind says "I just don't feel the need to insure myself against health issues". It's that (to paraphrase someone from your past) the premiums are too damn high! Many people would have to give up basic necessities just to have even the lowest threshhold of healthcare. The insurance companies make more and more money, raise everyone's premiums and co-pays, lower coverage, then blame the lawyers. The system is broken in too many ways and at least the president is trying to fix it versus saying "we just need more competition". I understand this isn't Utopia (far from it) and everyone can't have the top tier plans available, but I do think we should do what we can to make basic health care avaialable to all. I doubt anyone would say "I just don't want it". “This part of Obamacare is about bailing out people who chose not to pay for health insurance.”

The flaw is that no one in their right mind says “I just don’t feel the need to insure myself against health issues”. It’s that (to paraphrase someone from your past) the premiums are too damn high!

Many people would have to give up basic necessities just to have even the lowest threshhold of healthcare. The insurance companies make more and more money, raise everyone’s premiums and co-pays, lower coverage, then blame the lawyers. The system is broken in too many ways and at least the president is trying to fix it versus saying “we just need more competition”.

I understand this isn’t Utopia (far from it) and everyone can’t have the top tier plans available, but I do think we should do what we can to make basic health care avaialable to all. I doubt anyone would say “I just don’t want it”.

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