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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:53 AM Original message |
How many of our DU Bothers and Sisters have Health Care. |
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rndmprsn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
1. been without for over two years now |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:56 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. That is more of the response I expected to receive. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Had to leave my home-based business 2 years ago... |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:32 AM Response to Reply #1 |
39. ditto n/t |
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FloridaPat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:09 AM Response to Reply #1 |
49. Same here. Sending computer programming jobs overseas |
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thebigidea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. sure wish I did |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
5. You should do a poll |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:05 PM Response to Reply #5 |
60. I do not have access to polls on my account. If you do feel free. |
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HeeBGBz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
6. Not me. Flyin' on a wing and a prayer |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
7. Both my husband and I have health care provided by our employers. |
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jus_the_facts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
8. Haven't had any health insurance for 20 years this year...... |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
9. I'm insulin-dependent and would not be writing this without it. |
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LynzM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:23 AM Response to Reply #9 |
35. Same here |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
10. Thanks for the reminder, I have to fill out my MaineCare review forms |
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acmejack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
11. I do through the VA, so I know I'm lucky. |
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bertha katzenengel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
12. I have health, dental, vision. My employer pays 1/2 the monthly premium. |
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nickinSTL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
13. I do |
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nonconformist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
14. Been without for over 3 yrs now. nt |
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Lady Effingbroke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:02 AM Response to Original message |
15. no health care at all for 5 years. |
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SCDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
16. I have it - health and dental |
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merbex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
17. My husband's healthcare is so good that his company doesn't |
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justiceischeap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
18. I have health, dental, vision and life - I work for a non-profit. n/t |
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wildhorses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
19. that would be me |
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Historic NY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
20. I recently retired and have medical benefits........ |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
21. Have it now |
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Theres-a (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
22. No Insurance. |
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KyndCulture (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
23. Been without since 2001. |
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SCDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:15 AM Original message |
Goodness - I wish you the best |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:08 AM Response to Original message |
24. I have health and dental |
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Not Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:09 AM Response to Original message |
25. I am covered through my employer. |
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ohio_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
26. I do |
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all.of.me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
27. not me and my two girls. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
28. I'm very fortunate |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
29. Socialized medicine |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:18 AM Response to Reply #29 |
32. But, but, but.... You wait an eeeteeerniiityyy.... |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:15 AM Response to Original message |
30. Fortunately, I do through my employer. |
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xray s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:15 AM Response to Original message |
31. I have a bottle of asprin in the medicine cabinet |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:19 AM Response to Original message |
33. I have health, dental |
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meganmonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:22 AM Response to Original message |
34. I have health care, but no vision and a $150/yr reimbursement for dental |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
36. military - free medical |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:07 PM Response to Reply #36 |
61. You are risking your life. It is anything BUT free. |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:27 PM Response to Reply #61 |
78. right - NOTHING is free |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:31 PM Response to Reply #36 |
65. Tricare here as well; hubby is a retired vet. And are |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
37. Caregiver=0 benefits period |
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LizMoonstar (392 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
38. I'm waiting to be eligible at my new place - |
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SheepyMcSheepster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
40. i do, thank goodness. |
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dutchdemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:32 AM Response to Original message |
41. In Holland |
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TallahasseeGrannie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
42. Always worked in the public sector.. |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
43. I have full health care coverage.... |
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SW FL Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
44. We have group health care but pay over 850/mo |
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movie_girl99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
45. i have it but the coverage suck ass |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
46. been without except when student, got masters, teach college |
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Bonobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
47. I pay over $900/month for my family. It has broken me. |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:47 AM Response to Reply #47 |
53. That's how much they wanted for me alone - |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:55 PM Response to Reply #47 |
69. I take it you can't do a high-deductible? |
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Ioo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
48. I do, Medical and Dental |
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Cats Against Frist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
50. By the hair of my chinny chin chin |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
51. Medical, dental and vision for family n/t |
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tsuki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
52. I pay for my employees. Not the best policy, but it costs me |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
54. Had no health insurance for 11 years, now I have an |
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RepublicanElephant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
55. will americans ever figure-out that socialized medicine for all is better? |
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fed-up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
56. No health care for past 16 years as I have been mostly self-employed |
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momisold (148 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
57. I have it. |
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Demonaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
58. make a poll |
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StellaBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
59. No job here |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:23 PM Response to Original message |
62. I've got pretty good health care through my job. |
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TimeChaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
63. I'm covered under my mother's health care because I am a college student |
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MsTryska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
64. I have it.....nt |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
66. No health care for the past 10 years. |
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Ksec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
67. I dont |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
68. Not me. |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
70. I do. |
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ArkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
71. My employer pays for my health, dental, vison and life insurance. |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
72. not through employer |
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sweetheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
73. Yes through the National Health Service |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
74. I have triple health care |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
75. health care thru my employer |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
76. I have it through work |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
77. My husband and I both do, through our employers. |
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MarsThe Cat (978 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
79. Fantastic PPO coverage from my wife's employer... |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
80. we do, but then we are the employer and are paying the health |
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hamerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
81. I have health care. I'm also union. |
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spuddonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
82. We do... Pay out of pocket as consultants, does that count as employer? :) |
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TrogL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
83. I'm Canada |
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Delphinus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
84. None for six years. n/t |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 06:39 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. This is the real issue in this Country IMHO. The Dems need to run on |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
85. If religion were a thing that money could buy... |
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expatriate (853 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
87. I have it, but here's the rub |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:02 PM Response to Reply #87 |
88. It is only going to grow with all of the factory jobs going to Mexico. |
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greendog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
89. I was without for 4 years...as of 3 months ago I'm insured. |
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