aol and doctor's
Doesn't it make you wonder when you go to the doctor's office and they tell you you everything's fine and your like, "Nuh-uh! I've been smoking for like 35 years and I drink a whole bunch of whiskey for breakfast!"
That's what they told me at least.
I have really good healthcare and yet I still never go to the doctor....I think my hatred of medical enviroments has prevented me from getting sick...I haven't seen the doctor since 2000.
Healthcare in this country does suck, most people in thier 20's and seniors don't have healthcare because they can't afford it, and that SUCKS!
Oh yeah and Ness my boss uses aol for everything.
As for this next point, I don't say this to be mean. People in their 20's have no real excuse. They're not "completely f**ked", they're 20 years old! Only been eligible to work for what, 4-5 years? If 20-year-olds (me being in my twenties) aren't seeking out jobs with appropriate health benefits, then they need to just accept that they'll have to pay out-of-pocket. It's that simple.
If he/she chooses a job which both doesn't offer health benefits AND doesn't offer enough money to pay the premium for health insurance, then they need to re-consider that McDonald's application. And I'm serious, McDs does offer health benefits, and I do consider health insurance a top priority. The more you pay, the less I have to.
I mean, it's either that or just "winging it", and hoping you never get a series of bacterial infections.
And yes, AOL does suck.
I understand that certain goals -- while they might not bring immediate gratification -- are still worth pursuing.
I paid for health care out of pocket for two years at $161 a month with decent coverage. When i got in an accident I had to go in for one lousy catscan and it cost me nearly $3500. I disputed it with the insurance company for what seemed like ever and finally got them to pay. Even if you do have coverage, they'll still try to pork you any way you can. At least Anthem Blue Cross will.
In any case, I'm not taking sides, but thats something to think about. You don't want to save a few bucks a month only to have a huge bill in front of you one day. We all know things can happen.
Try spending less $$$ on Beanie Babies, Natanis.
Ness:
"i'm pretty healthy so i dont really need to go to the doctor often. "
Smokers are jokers.
I think I pay like $25 a month for mine. I got the really good one like Joe was talking about having because I have a tendency to wind up at the hospital on a regular basis.
You can easily cure leprosy with tetracycline. Worked for the ancient Egyptians.
Thank god for walk in clinics, that is all I have to say. If I had been paying for insurance for let's just say the last 3 yrs at Joes' rate I would have wasted $5796. I do agree that I am fucked if I get real fucked up though.
I had a hospital stay that was worth $250,000+. I think I wound up paying like $50 for the ambulance ride or something ridiculously small like that.
Gaylord Focker. That name still cracks me up.
