It’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment season again.
I’m trying to figure out if it is in my best interest to switch providers (if there is a difference in mental health services etc) and came across the following:
What Is Not Covered
Some services are not covered by the PEIA PPB Plan regardless of medical necessity. Some specific exclusions are listed below. The following services are not covered:
1. Aqua therapy.
… blah blah blah …
29. Medical equipment, appliances or supplies of the following types:
• augmentative communication devices.
• bathroom scales.
• educational equipment.
• environmental control equipment such as air conditioners, humidifiers or dehumidifiers, air cleaners or
filters, portable heaters, or dust extractors.
• equipment or supplies which are primarily for patient comfort or convenience, such as bathtub lifts or
seats; massage devices; elevators; stair lifts; escalators; hydraulic van or car lifts; orthopedic mattresses;
walking canes with seats; trapeze bars; child strollers; lift chairs; recliners; contour chairs; adjustable
beds; or tilt stands.
• equipment which is widely available over the counter such as wrist stabilizers and knee supports.
• exercise equipment such as exercycles; parallel bars; walking, climbing or skiing machines.
• hearing aids.
• hygienic equipment such as bed baths, commodes, and toilet seats.
• motorized scooters.
• nutritional supplements, food liquidizers or food processors.
• orthopedic shoes, unless attached to a brace.
• over-the-door and/or gravity traction.
• professional medical equipment such as blood pressure kits or stethoscopes.
• supplies such as tape, alcohol, Q-tips/swabs, gauze, bandages, thermometers, aspirin, diapers (adult or
infant), heating pads or ice bags.
• vibrators.
• whirlpool pumps or equipment.
• wigs or wig styling.
I actually said “WHA?” when I read that. I can’t imagine the conversation(s) that lead the the addition of vibrators to the list.
Even though I have to work.
Is this an awesome week or what?
Michael is significantly stronger than me, this is an uncontested fact. If a jar lid needs opened, a bolt or screw needs tightened, or something heavy needs lifted, he ends up on the job.
This is not to say I am incapable of these things, only that things I bolt sometimes work their way loose, and it takes me three times as long to carry heavy things, because I have to make multiple trips to his one.
And I’m okay with this. It’s not simply a male/female thing, it’s also that he has a greater ability to build muscle than I do (we participated in a research study on strength and muscle, and he has two body builder genes, while I have zero copies of the gene [not the scientific name, but I can’t remember the name given in the study, as it was about six years ago]). Do I take advantage of this sometimes? Of course. I don’t like carrying wood into the house one log at a time while he can do it in three trips. But I do try to carry my own weight.
So, if Michael is significantly stronger than me, why is it I have to go back and re-scrub every pot he washes?
Overheard:
That’s because all her boyfriends have been on steroids, so she knows what it’s really like.
I’m really hoping they weren’t talking about thee obvious here. Though being as these are college students, they probably were.
Today’s Headline from the DA
Large pile of dirt holds up traffic
That’s the best you can do folks? I know you’re a student paper and all, but really!
Random Website
The FUH2 website. See lots and lots of people giving the proper Hummer salute. You’ll want to check out the Submissions page.
(via War on Folly)
Happy Pi Day!
3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510…!
Why am I so tired today? Because I had a series of interconnected nightmares last night.
First, I dreamed I was pregnant (I do not want to have children). Then (while pregnant) I had to go to my 20th class reunion (I do not want to go to my class reunion). Finally, to add insult to injury, when I arrived at the reunion, I didn’t have any pants.
I, of course, woke up mad at Michael.
Elevators. Please comprehend how they work.
If you are waiting for an elevator, there’s a very good probability that when the doors open, other people are going to want to get OFF the elevator. Especially when you’re waiting on the ground floor.
Therefore DO NOT CROWD AROUND THE DOORS BEFORE THEY OPEN!
There are only four of you waiting. You’re all going to fit.
So STAND BACK and BE PATIENT!
Thank you.
And here’s the proof:
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Which Science Fiction Writer are you?
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Via Jim Wright at Stonekettle Station
In thirty-five questions, tell me about yourself:
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Think Geek has just added some Princess Bride t-shirts.
WANT WANT WANT!
Plus, one of my favorites is still available. If only I had an office mate…
Every couple years I stumble back upon Rum & Monkey’s. While there I always take the horrible affliction test.
As usual, I’m Rabies.
Which Horrible Affliction are you?
A Rum and Monkey disease.
Happy Tuesday to you!
ADDENDUM the First:
More tests under the cut
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