tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post6788857949796687293..comments2024-03-29T03:21:10.782-04:00Comments on Kid Of God: Healthcare HeadachesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-74337143298535388362011-07-01T13:58:25.945-04:002011-07-01T13:58:25.945-04:00Thanks Melanie, I'll have to pick your brain a...Thanks Melanie, I'll have to pick your brain about the diabetes programs. I'm not on insulin right now other than when I'm pregnant... but I also haven't seen a doctor about medicines (other than when I am pregnant) since Manasseh was born... 3 years agoJen Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320387061431269016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-64552968543200177622011-06-28T02:05:19.433-04:002011-06-28T02:05:19.433-04:00Jen, I don't know if you are insulin dependent...Jen, I don't know if you are insulin dependent or not- if so, there are sometimes programs you can find that supply this for free based on income. There's one here in anderson, for example. <br /><br />Regarding the forced health insurance issue (if it ever comes to be a reality, which it may not)- my understanding is that the forced health insurance is supposed to be subsidized by the government for those whose income does not allow them to obtain it otherwise. Regardless, I'm learning first hand in my household that sometimes you have to choose a job for the benefits, regardless of the hours or pay or convenience or what you studied in school or whatever. I hope this doesn't end up being the case for you guys! I live with a heart patient with emphysema who is now a cancer survivor. So...I wouldn't be surprised if I'm still working in this same call center job for the next 17 years when the other half of my household becomes eligible for medicare. But there are worse things. Hang in there!melanie jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-86368635458363792302011-06-25T00:01:54.141-04:002011-06-25T00:01:54.141-04:00We've spent some time researching that option ...We've spent some time researching that option online. It looks like we can "afford" a policy with about a $10,000 deductible.. but as a diabetic...Jen Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320387061431269016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-16038005056347434622011-06-23T10:17:28.869-04:002011-06-23T10:17:28.869-04:00Have you looked into getting your own insurance po...Have you looked into getting your own insurance policy? Erik & I had to get health insurance separate from work. I don't think they're going to "Mandate" insurance - I'm sure it will be overturned for being unconstitutional. However, you may want to call around to a couple of insurance companies and get quotes for an individual (family) insurance policy.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749036404045598292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-80864581115541788122011-06-23T09:40:14.301-04:002011-06-23T09:40:14.301-04:00You have to be without insurance for 6 months befo...You have to be without insurance for 6 months before they'll cover you, AND if your work offers insurance, you don't qualify - even if you can't afford what your work offers.Jen Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320387061431269016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566218108236943196.post-9427972677751334262011-06-23T08:48:50.622-04:002011-06-23T08:48:50.622-04:00i'm assuming you've looked into healthy in...i'm assuming you've looked into healthy indiana plan... HIP... google it. if you haven't already :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055978327821574142noreply@blogger.com