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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The only thing that sucks rn is my partner is spiraling from stress, they were on my health insurance. I'm squeezing in one last therapist visit today, and my partner is scrambling to get shit refilled.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you not have COBRA? Or is that too much?

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

COBRA is usually way too pricey for the average person

It literally exists so that they can say "We still provide healthcare access!"

Weaselly shit

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah it's fucked. Even with multiple Rx's and two medical professionals I visit at least monthly, it was cheaper for me to just self pay until new insurance kicked in.

Seems like it's only helpful if you're incredibly unlucky and get sick / injured

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I once celebrated quitting by getting so wasted I fell down walking downhill and broke a wrist. Still cheaper out-of-pocket than COBRA.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yoooo that shit catalyzed quick in the past 24 hours! You probably are aware but if you need therapy and you're near a university with a psych program, they likely have a program that serves people in the community, and it's usually sliding scale. There may also be other sliding scale options around as well.

Also in my state, the insurance companies that run medicaid typically have programs that will help to pay for things that are health related so long as a doctor provides a referral. If yall need assistance paying for meds, that might be something to look into.

Sorry I can't help offer a ton of advice on this stuff, it's my job lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks! This ain't my first rodeo. Between my 401k and severance, ill be fine for a few months. My band has a TON of touring in October coming up anyways. Appreciate the tips!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mmmmm, severance pay....you set then. Also it sounds like the perfect time to be laid off if you're touring, that's dope! What kinda music do you play?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A fucked up mix of doom metal, noise, drone, and sludge

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds right up my alley, that's awesome. Eyehategod is playing my town super soon and I feel too burnt to go but I haven't seen them in over a decade

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Oh shit dm me and lets talk sludge! I'm about to rock with Rebreather on their day off of the Weedeater tour

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)