Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Here is a truism: Avoiding the letter, doesn’t make it better!
I’m referring to the bills that may be unopened in a drawer or in a pile on your table. It can be so scary to face reality financially. I highly recommend it though- it really is better to know what you’re up against than to imagine what you’re up against.
I have lost a lot and I mean a lot of money by not taking care of bills or other financial business before it’s too late. I am getting better at this. I look at my account online. Sometimes I cringe- but I want to be aware of my financial situation so that I can stay stable. Also, I want to be able to think rationally when I wake up too early and start to worry! When my bipolar gets bad and I feel overwhelmed, I can miss deadlines- and this costs money so there are more financial worries. Will this illness ever get easier!!!!!
julie
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Insurance can really be difficult for many of us with bipolar disorder. Some states have parity laws- which means those of us with a mental illness have to have access to insurance. Other states have not passed this law. I’m lucky that Oregon has this program. I buy insurance from the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool. After I was turned down by EVERYONE because I have bipolar disorder, I was eligible for this program. And here is what’s funny. I RARELY go to the doctor for bipolar disorder. I treat myself and see my doctor for a meds checkup. But I do have to admit that I have more physical problems than most due to this illness.
My insurance is $375 a month. Very expensive. But it’s good insurance.
Does your state have parity? You can check with your NAMI or DSBA branches. Visit www.nami.org and http://www.dbsalliance.org
Oregon also has state insurance- but they aren’t taking new people. For those of you in countries with guaranteed health care, you’re lucky!
Julie
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