tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post4693422836904869542..comments2023-10-21T09:54:26.688-05:00Comments on BlogFreeSpringfield: On the Dole AgainBlogFreeSpringfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314548731839300032noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-86355171163994852162007-05-16T07:58:00.000-05:002007-05-16T07:58:00.000-05:00Geesh! No, it's just Rob. If I was a blogger, I'd...Geesh! No, it's just Rob. <BR/><BR/>If I was a blogger, I'd just call my husband "Mr. Nancy". That seems to be a popular way to refer to one's spouse in the blogoshphere(Mr./Mrs. Insert Blog Name Here). Although I've never known Dan to refer to his wife as "Mrs. Blogfreespringfield". Ah, the path less taken.....<BR/><BR/>I'll just stick with "Rob" from now on to avoid confusion. It's not like it's any less anonymous than Robster anyway. <BR/><BR/>So, nice to meet you anonymous posters. I'm nancy, and my husband's Rob. Sorry for the confusion. Dan, my apologies for causing the topic to stray.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-78938303549204326142007-05-15T17:12:00.000-05:002007-05-15T17:12:00.000-05:00Just to clarify, this "Anon" is different from the...Just to clarify, this "Anon" is different from the previous one...<BR/><BR/>These state plans come with good intention, but often leave a bad taste in the mouths of taxpayers. Hopefully this plan will benefit more than it will hurt, unlike many of Gov.Rod's other cost/time-saving ideas he's enforced during his term. <BR/><BR/>I work, have access to health care for myself and my kids and can afford it. So in my mind this plan is for people who don't have access or can't afford it. As far as your question, (would pride prevent me from signing up?) No, but lazy indifference and a dislike of bureaucratic red tape would. Paperwork is hard!<BR/><BR/>P.S. "the Robster"??? I'm still new to this Blog, so I don't know who the regulars are either (Anon #1), but I'm curious if he/she refers to themselves that way just online or in real life too?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-78759733535143789612007-05-15T13:21:00.000-05:002007-05-15T13:21:00.000-05:00I've been a state employee for a long time and see...I've been a state employee for a long time and seen several plans for "universal" health coverage pitched to the legislature and the public. The All Kids plan, as many, seems great on the surface, but as several of those families pointed out in the SJR article the insurance isn't always accepted by doctors you need to see. It works the same way under many HMOs, but unfortunately for the those families who really do need to take advantage of a subsidized plan, this doesn't fill that gap. <BR/><BR/>I agree with many of the comments posted here, especially BlogFree's regarding the general high cost of health care and meds. So what's the solution? <BR/><BR/>p.s. Nancy said, Is "Robster" a cute spouse-name or a pet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-23698869481803770922007-05-15T08:37:00.000-05:002007-05-15T08:37:00.000-05:00My whole problem with any type of universal covera...My whole problem with any type of universal coverage is that most of the plans being implemented do nothing to address the high cost of healthcare. I'm all for paying doctors what they're worth, but there has to be a way to cut some of the administrative costs.<BR/><BR/>Bill, have you gotten that rage thing under control? You're one scary dude when you get angry.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting,<BR/>DanBlogFreeSpringfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314548731839300032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-32133543374172067532007-05-15T08:23:00.000-05:002007-05-15T08:23:00.000-05:00BillI believe that guy was purchasing his insuranc...Bill<BR/><BR/>I believe that guy was purchasing his insurance through his former employer via COBRA(to the tune of $1100 per month) as he no longer had family coverage available to him with his new job. I'm not endorsing AllKids per se, but it's not like the guy is raking in $400K a year. With a family of six to support, I think it's reasonable for him to want to utilize All Kids' more reasonable premiums.<BR/><BR/>The Robster pointed out to me last night that when we first looked at All Kids, the program was not up and running and the premiums then may not be what they actually are now. $80/month for four kids seems pretty reasonable, save the headaches involved in finding doctors to participate in the program. <BR/><BR/>I'm just afraid the whole program is ill-timed and ill-fated under the incapable leadership of Hot Rod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-447669218543939222007-05-15T00:15:00.000-05:002007-05-15T00:15:00.000-05:00I didn't read the article word-for-word. Did it sa...I didn't read the article word-for-word. Did it say whether or not the 90K guy had health insurance available to him? It sounded to me that he may be self-employed and family health insurance may be pretty expensive.<BR/><BR/>To me this is a simple decision. If I play by the established rules, and the product works effectively, and I don't lose ground on what I already have.....why not use it?<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, anything Blago has his hands in is sure to be a disaster. If there ever was a Governor who the "emperor has no clothes" concept fits, its him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12858469.post-90293469826081095422007-05-14T15:48:00.000-05:002007-05-14T15:48:00.000-05:00I am not sure about how I feel about socialized me...I am not sure about how I feel about socialized medicine with the economy the way it is, but Robster and I looked into All Kids back when it was first introduced. For us, it would not have been worth it to give up his employer provided insurance, because, with that, once you add a spouse and one dependant, each additional dependant was pretty much free in terms of the premium, whereas with All Kids, each additional child was quite a bit more. We have several "additional child"s so it was not such a good idea for us, especially with all the red tape involved in finding a doctor.<BR/> <BR/>The SJ-R board on this article is pretty hot right now, especially about the guy making 90k on the program. That doesn't really bother me. It's available and it's taxpayer funded, so I say go for it if you don't have a better deal. We made COBRA payments for a year a long time ago and that is very expensive. I don't blame this family for taking advantage of All Kids....at least he's working!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com