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Getting a new job with pre-existing condition

The best thing would have been to get a job that provided at least a minimal medical retirement coverage. Yep, that propbably would have meant earning less money in the 1st place for years during your career. (Civil/ Public Service)

The good news is public agencys can't discriminate if you apply for a position you do qualify for. Many Municipalities DO at least get you group discount, if not at least partly pay for your medical coverage.

Guy of CA @ Jan 18, 2009 01:11:28 AM

medical insurance

appy for medicaid if u cant get medicare. no embarrassment. I get food stamps, too. Every little bit helps. Right now, I can afford my meds anyway because I asked my dr. to check the Walmart formulary everytime he wants to write a prescription.

My eyedrops are going to be a problem. I had to make extra trips to opthmalogist because of possible glaucoma. Medicaid requires more visits to establish a diagnosis. SO-- they paid for visits, but, the eyedrops are 4 x a day if medicaid pays for them--the kind u pay $4 for at my favorite store. The once or twice a day drops are gong to be a big BIG expense that edicaid will not want to pay for.

ma ce of VA @ Sep 18, 2008 15:42:43 PM

jobs,etc

Senior Corps, Americorps, have positions for active seniors.

If U have social security, yr benefits wont be hurt. Go online at www.americorps.gov or www.seniorcorps.org.

ma ce of VA @ Sep 18, 2008 15:41:54 PM

medical insurance

appy for medicaid if u cant get medicare. no embarrassment. I get food stamps, too. Every little bit helps. Right now, I can afford my meds anyway because I asked my dr. to check the Walmart formulary everytime he wants to write a prescription.

My eyedrops are going to be a problem. I had to make extra trips to opthmalogist because of possible glaucoma. Medicaid requires more visits to establish a diagnosis. SO-- they paid for visits, but, the eyedrops are 4 x a day if medicaid pays for them--the kind u pay $4 for at my favorite store. The once or twice a day drops are gong to be a big BIG expense that edicaid will not want to pay for.

ma ce of VA @ Sep 18, 2008 15:39:08 PM

Happy&Smile

Well ,In my opinion, keep happy is the key .

when I feel sad , I usually login a great dating site

http://www.NaturistMeet.com

there are many friends who can share their happiness with you. It's a good place to relax.

Henry of NY @ Aug 20, 2008 07:38:32 AM

Finding a job at 60 with a preexisting medical condition

I am 60 years old and I found it almost imposible to get a decent job with benefits when I moved to a new area. I have thought of aplying for social security disablity insurance but I would be limited in the ammount I could make if I wanted to get a part time job. Right now my biggest expence is medical insurance which I can't do without.

Is this a comman problem? How do others cope with it?

Susan Nunes of CT @ Aug 19, 2008 08:09:27 AM

department change from private banking to credit dept

Dear sir,

I would like to know what is the best way to change from one department to another within the same organization(from private banking to credit department) even though you get responses that

you don't have experience in the department that u want to be transfered to.

What are the steps to do and the responses to answer to people they say u need experience to transfer to a different department?

thanks

Fred

Fred of FL @ Aug 18, 2008 14:44:22 PM

department change from private banking to credit dept

Dear sir,

I would like to know what is the best way to change from one department to another within the same organization(from private banking to credit department) even though you get responses that

you don't have experience in the department that u want to be transfered to.

What are the steps to do and the responses to answer to people they say u need experience to transfer to a different department?

thanks

Fred

Fred of FL @ Aug 18, 2008 14:43:41 PM

With Age Comes Wisdom

Not to paint with broad strokes here, but many young adults today just don't understand what it takes to give first class customer service. Again, there are some that do, but many that do not. You don't want to know how many times I have had the cash in my hand and ready to buy a product, when I could not find a salesperson or cashier to TAKE MY MONEY. After a long frustrating wait, I just put the merchandise down and leave the store. I figure, they don't want my money. I know it first hand from talking to my own young relatives (nieces and nephews); kids today think that money grows in trees.

Shasta of MD @ Aug 18, 2008 13:39:11 PM

Dress "Top Notch"

Don't go to an interview in your "retirement clothes", wear a nicely pressed shirt, crisp clean blouse, with a suite or pant suit or skirt. Ladies don't go without makeup, even just a little will make you look fresh and modern. Remember when you were told in earlier day's to "dress for success", we are still doing that.

Connie Betts-Washnock of VA @ Aug 07, 2008 08:52:39 AM

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