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LuckyCharms

(22,456 posts)
23. That's EXACTLY how I feel...defeated.
Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:49 PM
Yesterday

Seriously, I'm known for fixing stuff. I can fix almost ANY problem because I am tenacious as hell, and I "shake the tree from the top".

But I can't fix this shit.

I NEVER give up...but this is making me want to give up.

"I feel too defeated to even pick up the phone'.

That's exactly how I feel.

What are you going to do when they just hang up on you?

Now I have to start writing letters? Going to court?

When the insurance premiums are paid $1,500 a month out of pocket, and that's AFTER her employer's contribution to the premium?

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Medical Insurance [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP
We really need nationalized healthcare. The situation has been dire for a long time. Clouds Passing Yesterday #1
It's so bad, Clouds Passing. LuckyCharms Yesterday #3
It is disgusting beyond belief. A massive conspiracy and even bigger scam to commoditize people's health. Clouds Passing Yesterday #5
Terrible. You deserve better, Lucky. True Dough Yesterday #2
Took 10 minutes just to get through the AI prompts LuckyCharms Yesterday #4
God..those AI prompts are the worse jfz9580m Yesterday #16
All the insurance companies are proudly announcing they're using AI haele Yesterday #6
No one should be profiting of our healthcare leftstreet Yesterday #7
''I don't have the words to express my fucking anger.'' Donkees Yesterday #8
I'm sorry Lucky Charms. This should not be this way. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #9
We had a problem with CGM AverageOldGuy Yesterday #10
That would be the receiver... LuckyCharms Yesterday #21
We can only transmit from the sensor to one device. Ms. Toad Yesterday #30
I just got a bill AFTER insurance for a simple echocardiogram, $1300. BCBS Maru Kitteh Yesterday #11
That's EXACTLY how I feel...defeated. LuckyCharms Yesterday #23
It's near the beginning of most insurance years. Ms. Toad Yesterday #32
No, that's the thing. it's not a high deductable plan! LuckyCharms Yesterday #41
Sorry for any confusion - Ms. Toad Yesterday #42
Ooops. My fault! I'm sorry. LuckyCharms Yesterday #44
FYI, Dexcom G7 censors are $500 each. I have a VA prescription for Freestyle Libre and they are half the price. n/t Jacson6 Yesterday #12
My friend is a Type 2 diabetic dflprincess Yesterday #13
Infuriating. LuckyCharms Yesterday #26
I'm sorry mountain grammy Yesterday #14
You should file a complaint with whoever regulates insurance companies in your state. Outrageous. Vinca Yesterday #15
Folks die from complications due to diabetes Soul_of_Wit Yesterday #17
The insurance model is all about denying claims. waterwatcher123 Yesterday #18
That sucks. Insurance companies are the worst sort of parasites, feeding off the sick and dying. Martin68 Yesterday #19
A couple of years ago I had a problem with Medicare. milestogo Yesterday #20
most insurace cos are legeal scams . AllaN01Bear Yesterday #22
I am 76, TNNurse Yesterday #24
The people who answer the phone have no authority to fix the problem... hunter Yesterday #25
Medicare? Ms. Toad Yesterday #27
No I'm not on Medicare yet despite my age... LuckyCharms Yesterday #33
Interesting. Ms. Toad Yesterday #39
I'm on the Dexcom G6, which is being phased out on 7/1/26. LuckyCharms Yesterday #43
This is one of the plans for bringing in AI in such a big way. The evil greed lizards of Wall Street and PatrickforB Yesterday #28
But, but, but... ECL213 Yesterday #29
;-{)..... Goonch Yesterday #31
Hours spent today here Cirsium Yesterday #34
Christ. Amazing, isn't it? LuckyCharms Yesterday #38
A Nightmare Cirsium Yesterday #45
My daughter's husband is type 1 and they are having the exact same experience. 1WorldHope Yesterday #35
Tell your husband to stay strong, and you too. I am on MDI (multiple daily injections)... LuckyCharms Yesterday #37
When my daughter met him he was still using viles to draw his insulin. 1WorldHope Yesterday #40
I am really sorry Dorian Gray Yesterday #36
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