Bit of a Vent

I am by no means “busy” but I do belong to a few groups and keep a steady schedule with my son. I noticed a revelation yesterday when I was reviewing my calendar for March. Upon viewing the pages, there are no medical appointments for the month. I have an MRI, blood work, check-up, and a Lymphoma conference in April but nothing scheduled for March. This marks the first time in over 3 years, I will go one month without visiting a doctor or medical facility. Of course, this might change but I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Life is filled with ying and yang, give and take, push and pull. You get the idea… By the end of March, my employment with Suntrust will officially be terminated. My position was unprotected and I need to reapply for employment with the company. The problem being the closest open position in the company is over 350 miles away in Baltimore. That won’t cut it.

Here is the point.

When my employment is terminated, I will have the option to keep medical insurance through COBRA. Anyone who is on unemployment already knows, COBRA charges through the ceiling. In my attempt to be proactive, I have applied for Medicare and MassHealth. So although, I have no appointments in March, I am hoping to find a way to keep my appointments in April and still afford coverage for Gabe and my list of prescription medications.

I continue to look for work, through the paper, internet, and friends. Social Security gets me by, but a full-time job would be much better. Supposedly I am eligible for unemployment benefits, so I may be able to subsidize my income there. It is a nerve racking waiting game.

Back on the bright side, my health isn’t getting better or worse. I can live with that. Some days are greener than others, and as we say at lodge, “It is better to be seen, than viewed.”

This was more of a vent than anything informational but thanks for reading.

~Cheers
Adam