Oh, oh—the equity issue again. Darling’s letter signalls what we can expect once the lobbying gets hot and heavy. If employers are objecting to COBRA extensions for the unemployed because they might cost too much, what will happen when there are proposals on the table to make all large employers like NBGH members pay for coverage for their workers? There are lots of threads to tie up here. It’s best not to let them dangle too long.
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Hi, I've recently been laid off. I was laid off after 8 years with the new people. We changed insurance companies on Dec.1 and I got laid off Jan.9. I feel it was because I have had diabetes for 29 years. They kept telling me I should go on SSI or medicaid. This country needs to make changes with health care. The drug companies and insurance companies seemed to have forgotten the lower middle class people. I have worked all my life and now I am on cobra and still can't afford my insulins. I don't know how long I can afford cobra being on unemployment. Thanks for listening. Robin
#1 Posted by Robin Sawastuk, CJR on Mon 2 Feb 2009 at 09:36 PM
Well Robin, they have not forgotten you. It all boils down to money. People like you have build this country on years of hard work. So sorry you get repaid in this manner.
Yes, the government has to take a stand. The employers & insurance company have to start putting people before the all mighty dollar. Not sure that will ever happen unless they are forced. That, my friend, is so very sad that money comes before people. Hey, without people there would be no money. Hmm....that is something to think about.
Good luck to you & all others facing similar situations.
#2 Posted by Karen Genske, CJR on Mon 9 Feb 2009 at 12:23 PM