Health Concerns

Over the past year I have had some health issues that I have been dealing with. As a result, I have been doing a lot of research on a many different treatments that are available. I have read many books, asked my doctor and pharmacist many questions, and I have even researched the cost of different treatments. When I saw the prices, I was speechless. $2,000.00 for a one month supply! What about my insurance? Will they pay for any of it? I was so relieved to find out that they covered it 100%. Soon after hearing that, I met a woman who was receiving the same drug that I was. Unfortunately, her insurance company only covered a portion of hers. Her copay was $500.00 for a one month supply. Ouch! She was in a position where she could afford to pay this every month. This really concerns me. If I had a copay that high, I wouldn't be able to afford it. I would have to go without treatment. Then what would I do? What about all the other people who's insurance doesn't cover their treatment? Or the people who cannot afford to pay their copay? What are they supposed to do? Just go without it and try to live their life as long as they possibly can? NO! We need to fight it. But how? Appeal it through the insurance companies. If they turn it down, is that it? I am very concerned now, especially because of the economy. With unemployment rising, the number of uninsured is also increasing. What options do we have?

Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Cuoco. This is my first blog, so I hope that I did this right. This is my first semester at TWU as a transfer student. I am excited to be here. I am fairly new to Texas. I have lived here for about a year and a half. I moved from Arizona where I previously studied agribusiness at Arizona State University. Now I am not really sure what I would like to study.
I am not married and I do not have children, just my two dogs. They are my monsters. They are big and clumsy, but sweet and loyal.
Good luck to everyone! I hope you enjoy my blog!