tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post2388106748766768532..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Ten months laterSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-12144100831304698302012-07-15T14:13:34.672-04:002012-07-15T14:13:34.672-04:00I've had health insurance maybe a year out of ...I've had health insurance maybe a year out of my entire 20 + years after college. I don't want it, it's a ripoff. I also don't want to be made to pay NOT to have it.<br /><br />Each time I was on health insurance it did me no good at all.<br /><br />They can take their insurance and stuff it.<br /><br />They can take their fine and stuff it.Blog Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294787592544255585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-34708371066701576682012-06-28T07:36:49.911-04:002012-06-28T07:36:49.911-04:00Cancer is the only specialty insurance I carry for...Cancer is the only specialty insurance I carry for the reason you mentioned above. Cancer does not usually kill you quickly - it takes months, sometimes years. My FIL died of cancer, it took 10 years to do him in, age 52.<br /><br />Treesong, I'd try changing tactics. Instead of telling them to write it off, explain that the payment of your bill will occur, but it will take time to do so. It took me a year to clear all of my medical bills incurred during an 8 day hospital stay, but I did so, paying as I could.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-9815549958859431212012-06-28T02:24:25.199-04:002012-06-28T02:24:25.199-04:00I got a lab bill for $552.32 in the mail today. Th...I got a lab bill for $552.32 in the mail today. This was from when I first visited the doc here & made it very clear I had no insurance and no income of my own. Called that lab today & told them there's no way I can pay the bill so they may as well write it off. Was told "we turn deadbeats over to collection."<br /><br />Fine. I don't let that bother me anymore either.<br /><br />I worked for years & paid every bill I ever had and then some. I don't take any government assistance & do the best I can. A lab bill is not going to ruin my life at age 59. As my condition worsens I won't remember it anyway.<br /><br />Insurance is a huge waste and one part of the ponzi scheme called "health care."treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-46748909884515274122012-06-26T21:22:15.835-04:002012-06-26T21:22:15.835-04:00You are too kind. I'm plodding along and shar...You are too kind. I'm plodding along and sharing.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-3741116515097751612012-06-26T21:05:27.168-04:002012-06-26T21:05:27.168-04:00Amen Brother Bear.
Only possible when one lets go...Amen Brother Bear.<br /><br />Only possible when one lets go of fear and accepts mortality. We all die anyways. If we didn't, it wouldn't be so beautiful a ride. When I go, be it today or 50 years from today, I will have lived on my terms. <br /><br />You're a wise man and a thinker. Keep sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-86781811008456808512012-06-26T20:58:30.029-04:002012-06-26T20:58:30.029-04:00Wonderful feeling of freedom, isn't it?Wonderful feeling of freedom, isn't it?Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-20573584679143753692012-06-26T20:57:58.010-04:002012-06-26T20:57:58.010-04:00I'm 38 years old and have had "insurance ...I'm 38 years old and have had "insurance for exactly 9 years of my life. In the past year I've given up insurance, taxes, registrations of any sort, and all licenses. I've also quit debt. I'm doing better financially, spiritually and emotionally than I've ever been in my life. <br /><br />C'est la vie.<br /><br />BriarPatchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-80264949212714319862012-06-26T18:58:55.688-04:002012-06-26T18:58:55.688-04:00Yes, I surely agree.Yes, I surely agree.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-63589569555082159792012-06-26T13:26:42.586-04:002012-06-26T13:26:42.586-04:00I thought it was time for an update to let people ...I thought it was time for an update to let people know I really did it and how it's been working out.<br /><br />I feel good and I'm enjoying myself.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-6885808946597254332012-06-26T13:25:14.175-04:002012-06-26T13:25:14.175-04:00I know a fair amount of first aid, so that helps.I know a fair amount of first aid, so that helps.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-78665168910153693092012-06-26T12:07:26.780-04:002012-06-26T12:07:26.780-04:00Six, I remember when you said you were going to dr...Six, I remember when you said you were going to drop the health insurance and at that time knew you were right. Looks like it has payed off well. Good for you and the weight loss, keep it up!Mike Yukonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615350717597229013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-48999891321566623152012-06-26T11:30:39.757-04:002012-06-26T11:30:39.757-04:00Sixbears, Congratulations on your independence fr...Sixbears, Congratulations on your independence from the insurance companies!!! Most of all congratulations of 30 pounds down. You're right about the toe, they can only tape it up. As for the arm, if you need stitches use butterly tape!!!! The insurance companies get you coming and going. It's a monster all by it's self!!!!!Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-72127842763701191072012-06-26T10:07:48.586-04:002012-06-26T10:07:48.586-04:00Being able to "fire" your doctor is a hu...Being able to "fire" your doctor is a huge feeling of power.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-54873678825167470942012-06-26T10:07:08.011-04:002012-06-26T10:07:08.011-04:00I normally don't watch TV, so when I watch it ...I normally don't watch TV, so when I watch it at someone else's house, those med commercials just amaze me -along with the lawyer ones. Weird society we live in.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-15465646955996355552012-06-26T09:16:05.121-04:002012-06-26T09:16:05.121-04:00A long time ago I did some calculations and immedi...A long time ago I did some calculations and immediately dropped my health insurance. Best thing I ever did. When I pay the doc I figure he is working for me and has to do what I want.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-29502739243092143852012-06-26T08:20:50.712-04:002012-06-26T08:20:50.712-04:00Very good post, I agree that staying away from doc...Very good post, I agree that staying away from doctors for the 'small stuff' is good strategy for saving $$$. I don't see doctors when I get a cold - I'm sick just as long as without the visit anyway. Just deal and push on, it gets better on its own.<br /><br />Has anyone else noticed that the number of commercials pushing 'New and Improved medications - ask your Doctor now to see if you can switch' are now exceeded by the number of commercials from lawyers suing Big Pharma for the bad effects from these same meds? I think BP is just renaming the meds under new label and getting ahead of the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-12760026762602035022012-06-26T06:45:40.113-04:002012-06-26T06:45:40.113-04:00That pretty much sums up my thoughts.That pretty much sums up my thoughts.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-63111027769369329792012-06-26T06:33:12.312-04:002012-06-26T06:33:12.312-04:00I have long stated that for catastrophic illness I...I have long stated that for catastrophic illness Insurance is useless, other than the fact it gets you in the front door. <br />Then you will still go bankrupt !<br />All a major con game to bleed you until you bleed. Then it will go away...Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-32471616897976207562012-06-26T05:51:06.085-04:002012-06-26T05:51:06.085-04:00That is laughable. Insurance companies are in the...That is laughable. Insurance companies are in the business to make money, not to provide services.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-13690800512935982532012-06-26T00:15:54.234-04:002012-06-26T00:15:54.234-04:00One company I work for has "insurance" t...One company I work for has "insurance" that is completely laughable: it has a $10,000 yearly limit for hospital stays.<br /><br />The whole point of insurance is to pay for the rare occurrences that you can't possibly afford, not cover every bump and sniffle.John D. Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.com