A Work at Home Mom’s Blog

When I heard that the government was working on healthcare reform, I was thrilled. As someone who has no health insurance, I know what it’s like to have to do without needed medical treatment. I’ve needed to go to a better doctor regarding my lack of energy and inability to concentrate for some time, but it just hasn’t been an option due to lack of funds. I’m done talking to my current doctor about these things. As much as I like her as a person, I just don’t think she’s going to be able to help me.

And then there are the problems that I can’t justify spending our limited funds on. Cavities that need to be filled, vision that needs to be checked, anxiety that is driving me nuts. If I had insurance I could get all of these things taken care of. And from the sound of the early healthcare reform plans, I thought maybe insurance would be in my near future.

Now, I’m not so sure. Each time I hear about it, the latest bill has been defeated and the upcoming one is a little more watered down than the last one. They were supposed to be sealing a deal several months ago, and then again before the holidays, and the latest reports are saying early next year. Ugh.

I got a letter from Blue Advantage last week, and I looked into it online. They’ve got some great plans, and from what I’ve seen with other health insurers, their rates are reasonable. But I can’t even afford that right now. I wish I could, because I’ve had Blue Cross/Blue Shield before, and it’s the best insurance I’ve ever had.

So until I start making more money or they get moving forward on healthcare reform, I guess things will remain as-is. I’m just thankful that Pumpkin still qualifies for Health Choice (although I’m not sure how much longer she will qualify). And Hubby has insurance through his work that’s company paid. It isn’t great, but it doesn’t cost him anything and it will cover him if anything major happens. As for me, I’m just glad I don’t have any life-threatening health problems. That said, I’m going to go knock on wood for good measure.