Topic: THE PROVERBIAL BULL (Read 6581 times)

Dan M · « **Reply #90 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on June 03, 2015, 03:10:18 PM

While at the dentist yesterday I learned that some people who have Delta Dental are able to get reimbursements even though my dentist isn't with DD. WHAT?! I called my Medicare Advantage provider to learn more and got the usual bureaucratic run-around. Everyone was trying to help, but no one had the information I was seeking. One of the DD people and I finally pieced together an answer. It was pretty basic information, too. So, no, even with a dental rider, my health insurance won't cover any of the $$$$ of my dental bills.

Delta Dental is an insurance I had while at the university. I still have that option as a "retiree" but I can't come up with the premiums. However, if it's available and I can afford it, I would get it again without a hesitation. Seems that all the dentists take it and the coverage is pretty good.

Years ago, when HMOs were the rage, one of the companies I worked for had an Aetna all-inclusive policy. That was great for me, as I have no children and was in decent health. The dental coverage was just right. But, that was then.

George · « **Reply #91 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:35:26 PM »

Quote from: John G. on June 03, 2015, 02:01:54 PM

Congrats, George.

Thanks, John!

George · « **Reply #92 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:43:46 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on June 03, 2015, 03:01:34 PM

DR George, maybe you could use some of your 50 grand to buy a new TV. Or tires. Or...

Do you have a good rebate credit card?

Sadly, no. Just a regular credit card. I should transfer my balance to one with points or some other perk.

singdaw · « **Reply #93 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:52:59 PM »

Delta Dental is the network that is offered on the Minnesota state health exchange. The premiums range from $14 to $48.50 per person per month. In my opinion, however, the offerings are pretty meager in terms of benefits. At least, the plans that are offered for adults on the state exchange. You may be able to get better plans by going to the network directly.

singdaw · « **Reply #94 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:55:48 PM »

I could do several pages of Broadway musical "binder" jokes (which DR Jrand64 started, I'll have you know!). But that might get tiring pretty quickly. I will just do a few.

singdaw · « **Reply #95 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:56:16 PM »

Annie Get Your Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #96 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:56:31 PM »

The Binders of Madison County.

singdaw · « **Reply #97 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:56:52 PM »

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #98 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:57:15 PM »

Binders in America. (not a musical, but hey....)

singdaw · « **Reply #99 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:57:42 PM »

Li'l Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #100 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:58:07 PM »

Thoroughly Modern Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #101 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:58:22 PM »

Lend Me a Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #102 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:58:46 PM »

Gentlemen Prefer Binders.

singdaw · « **Reply #103 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:58:58 PM »

Drat! The Binder!

singdaw · « **Reply #104 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:59:24 PM »

The Binder in the Piazza.

singdaw · « **Reply #105 on:** June 03, 2015, 03:59:40 PM »

Jerome Robbins' Binder.

singdaw · « **Reply #106 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:00:03 PM »

OK, there's lots more, but I won't torture you all any further.

KevinH · « **Reply #107 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:02:04 PM »

Congrats to DR George on his milestone!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #108 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:03:56 PM »

And back down to the Toyland rubble I go! I m so sick of this nonsense.

KevinH · « **Reply #109 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:04:34 PM »

DR elmore--sorry about the end of Toyland but happy to hear about your new offer.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #110 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:14:03 PM »

THE BINDER FROM PLANET X

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on June 03, 2015, 09:28:55 AM

Quote from: singdaw on June 03, 2015, 04:15:50 AM
DR Dan M - very sorry to hear that your oncologist may be leaving your hospital.

Thank you. Yes, it's like being in the foxhole and losing your general, or some war movie cliché. At least, that's what I think.

I can understand this. Vibes you don't need to fight the battle again and you peace time general is better than your war time one.

bk · « **Reply #112 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:17:29 PM »

Back from a Cobb salad and a bagel, banking and I decided to just wait until tomorrow to go to the mail place.

Jane · « **Reply #113 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:17:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on June 03, 2015, 09:50:43 AM

Quote from: Jane on June 03, 2015, 09:08:24 AM
Quote from: Jrand64 on June 03, 2015, 07:29:42 AM

DR DAN M - companies won't leave anything alone....and rarely is it really better....but maybe this time you'll be lucky.....

Being lucky vibes for DR Dan!!!!

Thanks DR Jane and DR Jrand. I really have been fortunate. In the first few weeks of knowing I had something serious, but not knowing what, and the confusion, everything fell into place. As things settled, and I didn't wind up with the oncologist I thought, there was Dr. Kratz, whom I didn't know what to make of first. Which for me is sometimes a good thing.

There are people who appear in the path you're on and you're not sure why they are there. That was left for me to figure out and as I got to know Dr. Kratz I realized that (just like the old "Twilight Zone" episode) she was "just what I needed" (she was an Ernest Truex character in spirit). That's how my whole cancer adventure has been. People have come along who have been wonderful and sometimes I didn't understand why right away.

Your relate your experiences very well. I'm glad she was there for you at the right time.

Jane · « **Reply #114 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:18:36 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 03, 2015, 10:19:05 AM

Chelsea Music has come and gone. I'm downloading the files I could not download to disc to Dropbox. I will very shortly head home.

So this is indeed farewell from Toyland! I've had seven pretty good years in this office.

Farewell From Toyland!

I am glad I got to see it. Like us you are beginning a new chapter in your life, may it be a good one.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:21:24 PM »

Quote from: bk on June 03, 2015, 02:19:48 PM

Holy moley on rye I slept until two again. That's close to twelve hours! Guess I needed it, but there will be no more of this happening - I'll set the alarm from now on - I can't miss entire mornings and half the afternoons. So, got to go banking, eat and visit the mail place.

I need at least 12 hours of sleep but there is no way I can sleep that long. At the very best I get until 8:00.

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:21:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on June 03, 2015, 02:57:25 PM

Quote from: Jrand64 on June 03, 2015, 07:29:42 AM
I got nervous just reading about DR JEANNE's dentist experience.

Well, I could have just said, "I went to the dentist today." But where's the fun in that? Our HHW DRs need a story, conflict, emotion, DRAMA! I try my best to provide it.

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:23:00 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on June 03, 2015, 03:23:35 PM

I just spoke with the front office. Looks like the new AC equipment will be installed on the roof later today or early tomorrow to avoid the direct heat of the sun during the day. I was also offered the option of staying overnight in the model apartment should I feel too hot here.

That is nice. I will keep reading to see if you are in a hotel.

Dan M · « **Reply #118 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:23:16 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on June 03, 2015, 03:52:59 PM

Delta Dental is the network that is offered on the Minnesota state health exchange. The premiums range from $14 to $48.50 per person per month. In my opinion, however, the offerings are pretty meager in terms of benefits. At least, the plans that are offered for adults on the state exchange. You may be able to get better plans by going to the network directly.

DR singdaw, do you know if Physicians' Mutual or Clear Choice are any good?

I'm probably just going to have my surgery under my Obamacare plan which I just paid up-to-date by May 30, even though I have Medicare A & B as of June 1. I'm looking into a supplemental insurance from State Farm, from which I already have a renter's policy. Maybe there's some discount in having more than one policy.

Jane · « **Reply #119 on:** June 03, 2015, 04:35:23 PM »

I didn't know State Farm offered supplement medicare insurance. We have our car and house with them but not our medical.

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