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Hortensis

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46. Ah, for the good old days when need to cling to current workplace insurance

Reply to wryter2000 (Reply #44)

Sat Aug 27, 2022, 02:31 PM

Aug 2022

for fear of being unable to replace it kept many millions like your brother trapped in place, unable to follow their dreams, or just move closer to family. Huge change, and funny that nostalgia for what's been lost hasn't kicked in yet. Even on the right.

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Craftygal died Wednesday night....but... [View all] TrogL Aug 2022 OP

Kick dalton99a Aug 2022 #1

((TrogL)) blm Aug 2022 #2

Wow MissB Aug 2022 #3

Someday the U.S. may become as sensible as Canada about health care. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2022 #4

I am glad to hear she is ok and survived Meowmee Aug 2022 #5

. . . niyad Aug 2022 #6

Wonderful out come. How terrifying. Hugs to you both. Srkdqltr Aug 2022 #7

That was a rollercoaster read... Love the ending. Nevilledog Aug 2022 #8

Oh, wow! Bayard Aug 2022 #9

Forgot one point TrogL Aug 2022 #14

Wow! Whew, I can imagine how frightened you both were. MLAA Aug 2022 #10

This is literally the happiest thread I've read here today dweller Aug 2022 #11

Oh my gosh wendyb-NC Aug 2022 #12

Wow! I am so happy for you both! frogmarch Aug 2022 #13

I envy your HC system! 2naSalit Aug 2022 #15

May you both... ultralite001 Aug 2022 #16

I had a somewhat similar experience with Kaiser in Northern California wryter2000 Aug 2022 #17

As long as you don't get fired. Or quit. SeeingEyeRefugee Aug 2022 #24

If so, Wryter could sign up for our national healthcare program. Hortensis Aug 2022 #27

When the ACA went into effect wryter2000 Aug 2022 #44

Ah, for the good old days when need to cling to current workplace insurance Hortensis Aug 2022 #46

Well put wryter2000 Aug 2022 #48

I'm sorry. I have employer-provided Kaiser insurance and it is crummy, rationed and has PatrickforB Aug 2022 #56

Where do you work for Kaiser? wryter2000 Aug 2022 #58

What a terrible scare! I'm so glad she's doing better. Hugs highplainsdem Aug 2022 #18

We may owe FeelingBlue Aug 2022 #19

love to you both orleans Aug 2022 #20

I'm so very relieved to know she's ok! herding cats Aug 2022 #21

In my next life I'm going to be Canadian. OMGWTF Aug 2022 #22

I agree with you, but only if they would build a huge dome over Montreal, and heat the whole city! 70sEraVet Aug 2022 #34

Amazing. LoisB Aug 2022 #23

I'm so happy for you both. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #25

:) So glad for you both. Hi, to Craftygal! Take care, don't overdo the TV. Hortensis Aug 2022 #26

I am glad that she is ok. CentralMass Aug 2022 #28

Whew! That's a relief! calimary Aug 2022 #29

Thank goodness. Please keep us posted. Duppers Aug 2022 #30

❤️🌼 peacebuzzard Aug 2022 #31

US healthcare is evolving.. RicROC Aug 2022 #32

Not only that... lonely bird Aug 2022 #53

I'm so glad the story has a good ending. area51 Aug 2022 #33

WOW! TigressDem Aug 2022 #35

Sending vibes for a speedy and complete recovery for craftygal, and for niyad Aug 2022 #36

As a Canadian, I think they need to take away paid parking for the hospitals Bev54 Aug 2022 #37

Yeah! ironflange Aug 2022 #40

Greatest "but" I have ever read BUT you forgot the most important details grantcart Aug 2022 #38

Dr Phil TrogL Aug 2022 #54

So happy DownriverDem Aug 2022 #39

That's all well and good but... llmart Aug 2022 #42

Can't work a job orangecrush Aug 2022 #50

Well, The Ending Sure Was Good! ProfessorGAC Aug 2022 #41

Amazing malaise Aug 2022 #43

Damn! I was holding my breath! and then the good news ending finally came. So happy for you both! liberalla Aug 2022 #45

Wow, what a close call!!! CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #47

KICK orangecrush Aug 2022 #49

What a ripoff! Beartracks Aug 2022 #51

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UPDATE TrogL Aug 2022 #55

Thanks for the update budkin Aug 2022 #57

I get similiar care from the VA Kaleva Aug 2022 #59

UPDATe TrogL Aug 2022 #60

Good news. Here is to the continued good health of Craftygal and gldstwmn Aug 2022 #61

CraftyGal here... CraftyGal65 Sep 2022 #62

OMG I JUST GOT A HUGE BILL IN THE MAIL!!! TrogL Sep 2022 #63