weekender...

now that the new year has started, many people have to go through all the hassles with health insurance. ABC World News did a story New Year's Eve on a run on doctors and hospitals because people didn't want to have to pay higher costs that would start after the first of the year nor did they want to start over with their yearly deductible. some were also facing new insurance programs with their employers.

here's a list that everyone should keep in mind if you're not sure if your insurance has changed:

The Top Ten indicators that your employer has changed to a cheaper health care plan.

10. Your annual breast exam is done at Hooters.

9. Directions to your doctor's office include "take a left when you enter the trailer park."

8. The tongue depressors taste faintly of Fudgesicles.

7. The only proctologist in the plan is Gus from Roto-Rooter.

6. The only item listed under Preventative Care Coverage is "an apple a day".

5. Your primary care physician is wearing the pants you gave to Goodwill last month.

4. "The patient is responsible for 200% of out-of-network charges." is not a typographical error.

3. The only expense covered 100% is embalming.

2. Your Prozac comes in different colors with little M's on them.

AND THE NUMBER ONE SIGN YOU'VE JOINED A VERY CHEAP HEALTH CARE PLAN:

1. You ask for Viagra, and they give you a Popsicle stick and duct tape.


you still have the next two days before starting the work new year. enjoy. have another glass of gin...