feeling thankful

[pretty]

Wow, something went right!

Have recently scheduled a laparotomy to rearrange my insides and clean out endo. Will be on August 21. The nice and wonderful thing that's happened is this:
Last week my boss told me I may have to go on FMLA if I qualified, so as not to lose my benefits and health care from missing too much work. Today the CEO of our company called me into her office and told me that although I did not qualify for FMLA, that the place I work would be picking up my deductible for the month of August and September and that I would not lose my benefits (or my job). While it will still be extremely difficult financially, to be out of work after surgery, I will have a job to come back to and my health care will not be affected.

This is possibly the best and most unexpected lucky thing that's ever happened to me, and I am putting it out there to y'all to spread the awareness that GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. I know we all tend to forget this all the time.

Thank you, universe! There is hope!

[lizzylou]

what a great job! It's nice when companies view you as a person and not just a number. Great for you!

[Karen]

Aw, that's so nice! Has to be a HUGE relief!

Do you mind me asking why you didn't qualify for the FMLA? I was only off for a week but applied (and was accepted) for FMLA for my lap. I had to use vacation time for time off, but had I needed more time, then short term disability would have kicked in, and HR suggested I apply for FMLA anyway just in case. Since I don't know a ton about FMLA, what made you ineligible?

[JC]

oh wow! Finally a positive story about health insurance! That's great! I'm happy for you!

[hellsbells]

As much as I may bitch at times, I'm so thankful for the NHS, and the 'sick' laws we have here. I'm glad you got some good news pretty!

[sweety]

Wow that's great, I am happy for you

[lisa6]

Great news! One less thing to stress over. Now you can just focus on healing. )

[pretty]

Yes, I'll do that, that and the 12,000 dollars I apparently owe... Oh well, they can't take me to jail for medical bills.... can they? COME GET ME! heh heh....

[lizzylou]

lol I've got the hospital calling me all the time about the bill. I've got $3,000 from the hospital and clinic, so I'm paying $50 on each ($100 a month). The clinic leaves me alone, but the hospital calls me every couple of months telling me my payment plan ($50) has expired and I need to pay the whole balance. And I keep saying that's all I can afford right now (which is a little white lie) and it's all I can afford next month and the month after that. They keep saying they will call me back the following month, and I tell them that I will tell them the exact same thing.

lol, Not sure how it is other places in America but in WI, I they can't do a thing as long as I'm paying something each month.