January 26th, 2018 at 6:20 AM ^
I just got hit with a $1,600 charge for wife’s medication, due to my new healthcare policy. That’s a bang in my ass. Bang me.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:26 AM ^
Already did :/
January 26th, 2018 at 6:56 AM ^
your yearly deductable and your wife's medical needs are cared for.
January 26th, 2018 at 8:24 AM ^
When I first started working in health insurance benefits 10 years ago, deductibles were rare. When the economy tanked, all of a sudden, every company was adding a deductible to its plan. Now it's rare to see a group that doesnt have a deductible.
We just talked about the Federal Govt's Michigan employee benefits. They have no deductible and still have low copays. A lot of the unions still have low out of pocket costs. That includes the municipalities with the exception of the City of Detroit.
Depending on his plan, his deductible most likely doesn't apply pharmacy services. Hopefully he has a low out of pocket maximum.
January 26th, 2018 at 8:43 AM ^
Not trying to be political but it was massive cost shift and somebody had to pay. The cost shifted to the healthy, working prople of this country unfortunately.
January 26th, 2018 at 9:11 AM ^
This is not an ACA phenomenon. As costs for care continue to rise, employer-sponsored plans have been consulted by their benefits administrators and providers to shift more of the cost to their employees. It’s not politics, it’s economics driven by soaring healthcare costs.
January 26th, 2018 at 9:21 AM ^
Insurance companies started to operate as "for profit" entities, that was the beginning of the end.
January 26th, 2018 at 11:17 AM ^
Oh its politics/political in the worst way possible.
The American healthcare system is ass-backwards and banging a lot of people into bankruptcy.
Edit: Responding to Laserwolf
January 26th, 2018 at 11:16 AM ^
Double Post..
January 26th, 2018 at 11:19 AM ^
Partly.
It's also because the $7 billion federal subsidy for insurance for low-income people was cancelled unilaterally by the president and because the "tax cut" eliminated the individual mandate. Insurers simply spread those costs out across people with insurance.
My premiums for a family of four have gone from $950/month in December 2016 to $2000/month in January 2018. Sure doesn't feel like anything remotely close to a move toward more greatness.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:40 AM ^
My medical bills are literally from my ass. Thanks, colon!
January 26th, 2018 at 8:59 AM ^
At least they're not from your balls
January 26th, 2018 at 11:02 AM ^
How many bowls?!
January 26th, 2018 at 8:08 AM ^
Anderson
Hicks
J Patterson
and Otis to fill out the banana boat
2 weeks to sign day
Cheers
January 26th, 2018 at 9:12 AM ^
I had a minor freakout the other day when I got a call from a collections agency. Apparently the almost $17,000 in health insurance premiums, the $6,100 in HSA contributions, and whatever my dental premiums are is not enough for the medical industrial complex. They need another $100/month from me. What have I gotten out of the whole deal: braces for one kid (which has sucked up almost the entire HSA balance), three urgent care visits (Not ER), and that's about all I can identify.
January 26th, 2018 at 10:30 AM ^
... cost me an arm and a leg, but he looks so much better now.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:21 AM ^
Dennis - I'm ready man. Got the camper fired up and ready to go. When do we leave?
January 26th, 2018 at 6:32 AM ^
There’s nothing like some January camping in the U.P.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:38 AM ^
Far better than January CRAMPING in the U. P.
January 26th, 2018 at 5:52 PM ^
Can't stop laughing
January 26th, 2018 at 8:22 AM ^
I've been looking at cabins. Found a 6 bedroom that would be around $300/person for the whole weekend and has 3 decks and a hot tub. Trying to avoid hot tub though. I lost my deposit renting one for my best friend's bachelor party. It's hard to know for sure that people who come aren't gonna behave like children. In short, I need to meet with some folks ahead of time.
January 26th, 2018 at 8:34 AM ^
Inquiring minds want to know, Dennis. Please, do share the story with the rest of the class.
January 26th, 2018 at 8:53 AM ^
says the guy who just invited 10,000 of his closest internet friends to enjoy the great outdoors with him
January 26th, 2018 at 10:11 AM ^
Just imagine if DCinTraining shared the invitation with his home blog...
January 26th, 2018 at 8:57 AM ^
Sorry I pooped in the hot tub last time. Does that mean I can't go on the trip?
January 26th, 2018 at 8:56 AM ^
Glad to see that you correctly gauged the board's excitement and the MGoCampingTrip is moving foroward. If I were you I would definitely put down a sizable deposit on a couple of cabins.
January 26th, 2018 at 9:15 AM ^
This summer to spend about two weeks. Got a house lined up on a lake for most of the time, then planning to bounce around a few towns and check out all the sites. Can't wait to get there.
Making the drive from Denver any good suggestions would be appreciated, and what the hell bang me because it's Friday.
January 26th, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
Where in the U.P.?
January 26th, 2018 at 9:53 AM ^
Where IS the U.P.?
/s
January 26th, 2018 at 11:02 AM ^
National forrest, not far from Munising.
January 26th, 2018 at 7:59 AM ^
MSU’s Homecoming Parade?
January 26th, 2018 at 6:31 AM ^
Getting estimates in the $10000 range. Heat went out in the house I’m selling in Ohio. All of the boiler pipes froze and burst during the cold snap in December. I live in Georgia so logistics has been a nightmare. Need some positive vibes.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:31 AM ^
Sister with knee replacement surgery, boss with the flu, best friend with cancer that has been devastating. It’s a good thing Friday is here. TGIF, MgoBloggers!!
January 26th, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
I hope they got her knees facing the right direction! It's a tough operation to correct that mistake.
January 26th, 2018 at 6:33 AM ^
TGIF y’all
January 26th, 2018 at 6:36 AM ^
And it's been 125 years since Abner Doubleday died. Play Ball and Go Blue!
January 26th, 2018 at 6:42 AM ^
I wish we had a large man like Haas on our team.
January 26th, 2018 at 7:17 AM ^
just a sophomore.
January 26th, 2018 at 7:28 AM ^
Patience . . .
January 26th, 2018 at 9:12 AM ^
Awww, hey lil fella...
January 26th, 2018 at 9:50 AM ^
/dresses in St. Bernard puppy suit.
"Hi there!"