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#143938 - 03/03/08 04:46 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: Mountain Ash]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	I'm retired and to receive a nice check every month plus full insurance coverrage and not pay a dime for it or have to work myself silly is marvelous. I love it... Yes, I still work but because I want to and then I only take the manuscripts I want to take, no pressure and then of course my hobby is making afghans. But it is so wonderful to not have to be anywhere, at anytime, with anyone I don't wnat to be with...SIGH!!!! I recommend it wholeheartedly... _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#143939 - 03/04/08 02:03 AM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: chatty lady]
gims Member Registered: 01/16/07 Posts: 3404 Loc: USA	Chatty we should all be so lucky. I'm proud of you and sooooo happy for you! You deserve it. YOU, like so many of the other ladies, are one of a kind!
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#143940 - 03/04/08 06:45 AM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: gims]
Louisa Member Registered: 07/11/04 Posts: 2132 Loc: MA	Chatty, you've mentioned this before. I'm assuming by "full insurance coverage" you mean Medicare. Medicare "A" is the only part that's free and it only covers hospitalization. Over here, we still have to have another insurance plan or one of the other Medicare plans to pay for doctors visits, tests, meds,et. Are the Medicare laws different in Nevada? My husband has Med A but it certainly isn't enough. I now carry him on my insurance plan and it's very costly for a family plan, which is what I have to have. _________________________ Author - Publisher www.carouselkisses.blogspot.com www.therehalworld.blogspot.com www.luvs2write.com
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#143941 - 03/04/08 06:46 AM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: Louisa]
Louisa Member Registered: 07/11/04 Posts: 2132 Loc: MA	...and even that isn't "full" coverage. We have to pay co-pays on meds and doctor visits and some tests and use of the emergency room. _________________________ Author - Publisher www.carouselkisses.blogspot.com www.therehalworld.blogspot.com www.luvs2write.com
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#143942 - 03/04/08 02:05 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: Mountain Ash]
humlan Registered: 04/15/07 Posts: 1341 Loc: Sweden	Thank you so much for all your replies here up to now..I am going to read and reread them again because my mind is whirling..altho my money status brings me back to stillness like a rock..there is reality there. I have to see to it that I can survive moneywise and still have some over to do alittle of what I want to do..but no big things..that will probably tax my economy too much.. Mountain Ash.."not being at work means recreating a circle..one that is acceptable and kind. I have done this". Now that kind fo hits the nail on the head for me, I think. Thank you! _________________________ "some sacred place.."
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#143943 - 03/04/08 02:08 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..?? [Re: gims]
humlan Registered: 04/15/07 Posts: 1341 Loc: Sweden	Gims, "I welcome the "good"tired it brings"..this is important..not to look too far ahead and perhaps be grateful for what one has right now..even if it´s not perfect. But then what is??? My job is meaningful..and I believe in what I do..I know that. And I feel as tho I still have something to give..sooo..hmmm... _________________________ "some sacred place.."
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#143944 - 03/04/08 02:11 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: chatty lady]
humlan Registered: 04/15/07 Posts: 1341 Loc: Sweden	Chattylady..I was hoping that you would show up here because I have felt that you are quite satisfied in your retirement..and quite busy..at your own speed. I sort of plan to have something to keep me busy when the time comes,too..like maybe writing that book or whatever..but you seem to be HERE and NOW..and I really love that! Thank you! _________________________ "some sacred place.."
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#143945 - 03/04/08 03:50 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: humlan]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	My pleasure Humlan... And Louisa, I have Medicare parts A&B, but also have Senior Deminsions, they take care of everything for members. I pay $2.15 for a 90 day supply of any medications I might need to take. They also pick up the payment deducted for part B Medicare which is $93.50 a month. To belong is absolutely free, so I am more than satisfied with them... _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#143946 - 03/04/08 06:25 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: chatty lady]
Louisa Member Registered: 07/11/04 Posts: 2132 Loc: MA	thanks, chatty. I've never heard of that one. I will have to look into it. Working in healthcare, I usually know all of them. We found it costly, but the best thing for us, to add my husband to my healthcare plan at work. I'm on several meds and he is on two so our co-pays alone are considerable. _________________________ Author - Publisher www.carouselkisses.blogspot.com www.therehalworld.blogspot.com www.luvs2write.com
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#143947 - 03/09/08 04:14 PM Re: What are the pros and cons of being retired..? [Re: Louisa]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Louisa, what about trying Wal-Mart, now many of their drugs are only $4.00 for a thirty day supply. Thats worth checking on too. My neighbor who isn't old enough for Medicare yet transfered her prescriptions and saves $70.00 a month using Wal-Mart... _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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