tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post7766811764486015953..comments2023-11-03T04:01:35.940-07:00Comments on Desert Canyon Living: Replies to Some Comments ~ Accompanied by Springtime PicturesIngerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-88825672976514365392013-03-06T14:24:41.252-08:002013-03-06T14:24:41.252-08:00Dear Inger, just wanted you to know that I found t...Dear Inger, just wanted you to know that I found the Time magazine about health in the Hyvee grocery store yesterday. The article is long and I hope to get it read this weekend. Thanks so much for recommending it. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-50545212625484142282013-03-04T09:05:29.934-08:002013-03-04T09:05:29.934-08:00This is definitely a passionate subject for many y...This is definitely a passionate subject for many yet so little seems to be getting done. Like you, if I was younger I would be more active. I am just too old and tired now...lolSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09175077917096988524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-12644115248228646062013-03-03T02:04:44.273-08:002013-03-03T02:04:44.273-08:00Hi Inger - I read both past and future posts .. so...Hi Inger - I read both past and future posts .. so pleased all is reasonably well for you.<br /><br />Generally looking after ourselves is so difficult as money everywhere is so tight ... <br /><br />I have to count my blessings that I'm reasonably healthy (I should say very - really!) and things are working out for me ... <br /><br />I do what I can for others now ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-69171463319656057602013-03-02T19:09:31.503-08:002013-03-02T19:09:31.503-08:00Beautiful pictures and you make so many good point...Beautiful pictures and you make so many good points! Thank you!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-85641761378543410762013-03-02T13:27:58.517-08:002013-03-02T13:27:58.517-08:00I read that article and it scared me to death. Of...I read that article and it scared me to death. Of course, that may be what the plan is.<br /><br />I also was a person who fought against inequality and injustices when I was younger, but like you, I am too tired to fight the fight anymore. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-73697706851779396252013-03-01T23:41:38.408-08:002013-03-01T23:41:38.408-08:00I'm touched Inger that you answered each of us...I'm touched Inger that you answered each of us. That's the personal touch! I like the way you mentioned protecting your hubs. <br /><br />I think you have an extra helping of empathy, too. <br /><br />We get queque jumpers here and some specialists who were in on encouraging this. They're being investigated in Alberta currently for fast-tracking patients who had previously paid a hefty 'joining' fee. Can't we trust anyone?D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-57318248935416015682013-03-01T20:38:18.321-08:002013-03-01T20:38:18.321-08:00Bottom line: Health is everything!
Your Pals,
M...Bottom line: Health is everything!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & Stanley<br />Online DoodsMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-33024653414903981752013-03-01T17:20:53.674-08:002013-03-01T17:20:53.674-08:00Gorgeous photos! I don't remember Bakersfield...Gorgeous photos! I don't remember Bakersfield being so lush. (It has been about 35 years since we visited.)Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-86439327055559557932013-03-01T16:22:28.325-08:002013-03-01T16:22:28.325-08:00Healthcare really is broken in this country. My h...Healthcare really is broken in this country. My husband carries our healthcare due to the fact that my healthcare option at work is the much, much poorer choice. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-82021591293735253182013-03-01T14:50:26.841-08:002013-03-01T14:50:26.841-08:00Your semicolons are beautiful, and I hope you have...Your semicolons are beautiful, and I hope you have a lovely colon, too. I appreciate you speaking out about healthcare. If I have a serious illness, or even a not-so-serious illness, I'll probably be ruined financially. I can't get insurance because of pre-existing conditions. Because of Obamacare, in another year I'm supposed to be able to get insurance, but at what kind of price? I doubt if I'll be able to afford it. I just want a decent job with health insurance. Unfortunately, no one wants to hire the Queen of Grammar.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-37572199629561899792013-03-01T14:40:00.315-08:002013-03-01T14:40:00.315-08:00And you did a great job Inger getting your opinion...And you did a great job Inger getting your opinion out there! That is what I was getting at saying Inger For President'....I hope more Americans get on their own soap box and DEMAND change. I have full confidence with the smart younger generation....there a lot out there, we just don't here from them too often because 'life' hasn't affected them too much yet.<br />Just look north and to Sweden for a 'working model' for healthcare from which to build a healthcare system that addresses the concerns of all Americans, not just the rich ones.<br /><br />There, over and out!~ Have a great weekend Inger! Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-66156581326160098442013-03-01T14:32:47.964-08:002013-03-01T14:32:47.964-08:00I may be the odd man out here, but I have to say i...I may be the odd man out here, but I have to say it. I don't know the solution but I really do not believe that socialized medicine and more government involvement is it. So even though we lived without insurance for 20 years, I still am not in favor of Obama care.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-2975586857975770322013-03-01T13:28:57.126-08:002013-03-01T13:28:57.126-08:00Halloj!! Vilken läsning...jo jag tycker nog vi har...Halloj!! Vilken läsning...jo jag tycker nog vi har bra hälsopolitik i Sverige. Det som är dock skrämmande är lite de missförhållanden som dyker upp på ålderdomshem o service hus som drivs av privata. Men man är väldigt på när det gäller hjärtinfarkter, stroker osv. Cancer vården är långt fram med bra vård.<br />Kan nog tycka att vi har det bra faktiskt. Vet de stora kostnaderna ni har och att många slås ut av ert system tyvärr.<br />Varma kramar!!Lindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-63497048560661038702013-03-01T13:22:21.802-08:002013-03-01T13:22:21.802-08:00Oh, and I agree with TexWisgirl - marrying "w...Oh, and I agree with TexWisgirl - marrying "w/benefits" ;) is the best way to go LOL Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-15794431152074053142013-03-01T13:19:22.953-08:002013-03-01T13:19:22.953-08:00Its funny that you should post this at a time when...Its funny that you should post this at a time when we are having an issue with the Mayo Lab - my insurance company will pay 60% of the testing, but only if the lab uses the industry coding to bill it - which my insurance company says they didnt, and they cannot pay until they do. Called the Mayo lab billing dept, and they say "tough, thats what WE use, we wont resubmit it and since your insurance wont pay, YOU have to pay the full amount.<br /><br /><br />And the sad part is my insurance company said they would pay the 60%, but they have to have the right coding...and only the Mayo Lab can give it to them, which they wont.<br /><br />What have I done so far? I talked to my Dr who ordered the tests, and he wrote a electronic letter to Mayo on my behalf with the industry coding...but we havent heard anything yet.<br /><br />The bill? Its for $1200. This all makes me tired and sad.<br /><br />:( <br /><br /><br />Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-36275299469220004422013-03-01T13:13:35.138-08:002013-03-01T13:13:35.138-08:00i liked that you 'married the guy' to get ...i liked that you 'married the guy' to get him some medical coverage. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-54366816801677059192013-03-01T12:58:30.409-08:002013-03-01T12:58:30.409-08:00And a fine soap box it is!
Lovely pictures, and s...And a fine soap box it is!<br /><br />Lovely pictures, and some great responses to your comments. Yes, I did check the line item amounts on that bill, and was flabbergasted at the ridiculous amounts. I realized they were so high because we have insurance. I guess they charge more to the insured to help offset losses incurred to the system by those without insurance... which of course, raises the premiums for the insured. A sorry cycle. Like you say, the system is broken and in need of some serious work. <br /><br />Medicare works pretty darned well, though.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-67580846483010563182013-03-01T12:33:08.240-08:002013-03-01T12:33:08.240-08:00fogot to say your spring looks fantastic... now i ...fogot to say your spring looks fantastic... now i see there are 3 of my comments. the silly thing was stuckMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-83220522666367799092013-03-01T12:31:16.999-08:002013-03-01T12:31:16.999-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-73019573066546441312013-03-01T12:31:08.609-08:002013-03-01T12:31:08.609-08:00looks like there were tons of people on the same s...looks like there were tons of people on the same soap box, most of America is on it. i heard a few horror stories from two friends from the UK about their system, waiting for months to get needed surgery, and a few other things. don't know what the answer is....MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-65061821356994384212013-03-01T12:30:50.354-08:002013-03-01T12:30:50.354-08:00looks like there were tons of people on the same s...looks like there were tons of people on the same soap box, most of America is on it. i heard a few horror stories from two friends from the UK about their system, waiting for months to get needed surgery, and a few other things. don't know what the answer is....MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-32606498268699493942013-03-01T11:55:45.177-08:002013-03-01T11:55:45.177-08:00Great photos I'm so ready for springGreat photos I'm so ready for springDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11745604261113221887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-65033407042264613122013-03-01T11:12:50.357-08:002013-03-01T11:12:50.357-08:00Good post and my thoughts exactly. If I was younge...Good post and my thoughts exactly. If I was younger and healthier I would be right in front. I fear for my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. <br /><br />We are going down, the younger ones need to take up the fight or else - we won't be us anymore.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-70105323943909021232013-03-01T10:39:23.937-08:002013-03-01T10:39:23.937-08:00Very well thought out & written--thanks, Inger...Very well thought out & written--thanks, Inger!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com