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Comments (2)I'm talking doctors mostly. Since I have to have health insurance I'd rather pay for something I might, possibly use as opposed to something I definitely won't use. I do not currently take any prescriptions - but I occasionally take things for Lyme disease....See MoreHow do you handle the high cost of health care insurance?
Comments (29)Chelone, I'm sad to hear that your mother has had to cope with some cancer. It is hard to deal with that - even if one's trouble is of one's own making. My family has a history of weak lungs, which I share. I started to smoke at age 16 and after a few months decided that I didn't care for either the taste or, being frugal, the cost - so quit. Now enjoying good health at age 75, I'm very thankful that I had the common snense to do that. And often suggest to others that I hope that they decide to quit, so increase their chances of enjoying such a prolonged and healthy retirement, as well. I try not to come off judgementally about it - and few have given a surly response. Some have thanked me. Hayjud, I hope that you were not upset by my rather joking and somewhat smart-assed suggestion that you consider moving to Canada. Seriously, have you considered taking on a part-time project to produce some income? The nice thing is that you are your own boss, you can do the kind of thing that you are interested in and good at, and can do whatever you choose at your own speed. You don't have the pressure to produce enough to live on - as you had planned to get along on the retirement income that was already in place. I subscribe to a newsletter that discussed some of the issues related to that just this week - can send you URL if you wish (don't know it at present - but can look it up). On the internet might be possible. Some sell on ebay, etc. I feel that it would be preferable if you have knowledge that you can sell, whether by newsletter, ezine, etc. Possibly even personal consultation, whether on the internet or even by phone. Easy to send the messages - better than having to wrap and ship products, I think. I find that it is difficult to find people to reply showing interest in your offer, let alone subscribing, for there is so much material there already. Many don't like what they see and have been turned off regarding the whole thing. I have an idea that might be of interest, which I've checked out around here, but have minimal information that might be helpful to you. Good wishes as you proceed with your retirement. I hope that you enjoy it and have the good helath to be able to do a number of the things that you've looked forward to doing for a number of recent years. joyful...See MoreWhen changing health care providers, can you...
Comments (15)I think it would be an exercise in futility, Jodi. You'll have to give at least "some" history yourself to your new healthcare provider. I guess you could lie (by omission) & not mention some past issues, but that might not be safe (nor fair) to your new provider. And, really, I believe that if you have much of any chronic health issue that you are currently being treated for, the insurance company won't have to dig deeply into your past records to find a reason to deny or charge you exorbitant rates. Speculating here, but if you have say ^cholesterol level, .... BAM! they'll use that as a reason. There's also the issue of if some medical problem from the past resurfaces, it will be noted in your current record & then they could cancel your coverage due to your failure to be forthright about your past history on your application. It's the dilemma that "mostly healthy" 50 & 60 year olds face. As I understand it the Affordable Care Act goes a long way to correct the injustice. Hopefully, the ACA doesn't get trash canned! I hope you can find another job that you love that is less stressful, has health insurance, & you can more fully enjoy these "golden" years....See MoreDo you have a "go-to" source for health advice?
Comments (22)Sorry, I can't agree with the Mercola recommendation Many of MercolaâÂÂs musings clash ��" sometimes bitterly ��" with conventional medical wisdom. Mercola advises against immunization, water fluoridation, mammography, and the routine administration of vitamin K shots for newborns. The medical community says Mercola is dangerous, and that he steers patients away from proven medical treatments in favor of unproven therapies and supplements. âÂÂThe information heâÂÂs putting out to the public is extremely misleading and potentially very dangerous,â says Dr. Stephen Barrett, who runs the medical watchdog site Quackwatch.org. âÂÂHe exaggerates the risks and potential dangers of legitimate science-based medical care, and he promotes a lot of unsubstantiated ideas and sells [certain] products with claims that are misleading.â Mercola has been the subject of a number of Food and Drug Administration warning letters about his activities, including marketing products as providing âÂÂexceptional countermeasuresâ against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. He also has marketed coconut oil to treat heart disease, CrohnâÂÂs disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Mercola.com also sold an infrared camera to be used as a cancer screening tool. Here is a link that might be useful: about Dr Mercola This post was edited by terriks on Fri, Jan 2, 15 at 16:28...See Morearkansas girl
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