tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post760971222039189683..comments2023-12-22T15:13:11.735-05:00Comments on upset Freelancers Union Members: An open letter to Freelancers Unionupset Freelancers Union membershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18063609690958103973noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-50309273129529067182019-09-05T15:35:37.594-04:002019-09-05T15:35:37.594-04:00I am looking for and I love to post a comment that...I am looking for and I love to post a comment that "The content of your post is awesome" Great work! <a href="https://loungu.com" rel="nofollow">loungu account</a><br />Charlesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773516967845965767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-88345765523964566482013-06-16T03:24:54.748-04:002013-06-16T03:24:54.748-04:00Truly no matter if someone doesn't know after ...Truly no matter if someone doesn't know after that its up to other users that they will assist, so here it occurs.<br /><br />my homepage: <a href="http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=Your_Account&op=userinfo&username=ElmerSpar" rel="nofollow">please click the next site</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-6303397619917752922013-06-12T20:22:57.694-04:002013-06-12T20:22:57.694-04:00Never neglect the properly regarded web notion of ...Never neglect the properly regarded web notion of "standing out from the crowd".<br />Again, when it comes to utilizing your above the fold area,<br />less is more. 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When a hospitalization could cost me $15-20,000 instead of the $600 other plans have as a cap, that's scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-11524852851495946622010-03-09T15:53:13.188-05:002010-03-09T15:53:13.188-05:00Here's a new scam, borrowed from predatory fin...Here's a new scam, borrowed from predatory finance:<br />The Freelancers Union fails to bill you, then informs you it has "cancelled" your health insurance, supposedly due to "late" payment-- the company has already cashed your check, mind you -- unless you pay $40 to "restore" it. <br />Report such tactics to your state insurance department, attorney general and state senator - then run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-80055997853489432392009-04-01T12:09:00.000-04:002009-04-01T12:09:00.000-04:00The thing that most disturbs me is the new copay o...The thing that most disturbs me is the new copay of 15 or 20% (depending on plan) for hospital admissions, that was subtly added in and could amount to $28,000 or more a year (not including premiums) if both myself and my husband are hospitalized in the same year. This is not my idea of affordable health insurance. Plus the added insult of a letter announcing the great new insurance company formed by Freelancer's Union.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-30933776952672305452008-12-31T22:09:00.000-05:002008-12-31T22:09:00.000-05:00I find myself without health insurance as the new ...I find myself without health insurance as the new year rolls in, thanks to FU/FIC.<BR/>like many, FU/FIC left me and my partner scrambling for other insurance options. However, our insurance broker isn't able to get us coverage for 1st Jan 09, although at first we were told otherwise.<BR/>My broker already has my insurance check and the annual LIA membership fee since early December.<BR/>Now I'm anxiously waiting to the hear back on what the latest is with our health insurance application. I'm told because of the holidays, case filings are taking longer than usual.<BR/><BR/>I assume many find themselves in a similar situation without health insurance because of FU's late announcement as a insurance company, its over priced and under insured plans just few weeks ahead of the busiest holiday season of the year.<BR/>FU/FIC left us with almost no time to make informed decisions and switch to other insurance companies.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious to hear what others think about filing a class action lawsuit against FIC/FU for putting members<BR/>at risk. Do you think there is a ground for a such a lawsuit?<BR/><BR/>Is there a legal scholar or anyone who knows legal matters who could advise?<BR/><BR/>Hope everyone at Upset Freelancers Union Members a happy new year and good health.<BR/>VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-45687951986644387772008-12-31T20:32:00.000-05:002008-12-31T20:32:00.000-05:00How about it, Sara? DID YOU READ THROUGH THESE COM...How about it, Sara? DID YOU READ THROUGH THESE COMMENTS? EVERYONE AGREES -- there are no excuses for the financial, medical and emotional HAVOC and DISTRESS that you have caused to thousands, not "just a few" of us! SHAME ON YOU!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-53816062621232353272008-12-29T02:17:00.000-05:002008-12-29T02:17:00.000-05:00DaryaDaryaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-51156960478346439932008-12-20T08:40:00.000-05:002008-12-20T08:40:00.000-05:00RobertRobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-28703364742582769142008-12-19T22:03:00.000-05:002008-12-19T22:03:00.000-05:00Sorry I didn't know about this sooner, to voice my...Sorry I didn't know about this sooner, to voice my displeasure with FU and FIC, which I plan on no longer being part of. This is not a union, this is a get rich scheme at the expense of a middle class that is shrinking into oblivion. This is not insurance, it is more like extortion - pay more (to no limit, with the best and most expensive FU plan) get less.<BR/>Whatever good intentions you MAY have had, Sara, you really messed up other peoples' lives for your own gain. You asked for our help to grow FU, only to stab us in the back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-73985698081412383182008-12-11T20:54:00.000-05:002008-12-11T20:54:00.000-05:00Allison. Add me to the list for the letter.I think...Allison. Add me to the list for the letter.<BR/><BR/>I think right now most of us are too overburdened with the task of trying to get on another plan for Jan. 1 (I'm moving over to Media Bistro's Oxford plan. Though the Atlantis plan is cheaper it seems their network is pretty limited--anyone have prior experience with either of these insurers?)<BR/><BR/>In any case, once we've dealt with the immediate crises, it seems to me that we should look into whether or not we have grounds for a class action lawsuit. I'm also planning to write the NY Times about their article, which I think was not terribly balanced. There are a lot more of us who are unhappy with this change than that article indicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-68784275972614031992008-12-11T14:22:00.000-05:002008-12-11T14:22:00.000-05:00Lisa. I agree with the open letter. These prices a...Lisa.<BR/> I agree with the open letter. These prices are ridiculous! My husband and I have two children and the increase in price and reduction in coverage is horrible. First we had HIP, which covered most things, now, even after paying 877.00 per month, we have about $5,000 in medical bills between my hospital charges for delivering our son, and my child's hospital stay. Not including the deductible for prescriptions, which was outrageous. Please keep us informed, and thank you for your efforts.<BR/><BR/>thanks,<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-4973959332503417982008-12-11T13:17:00.000-05:002008-12-11T13:17:00.000-05:00Was so excited to switch over from my Cobra covera...Was so excited to switch over from my Cobra coverage to Freelancers Union. It took 4 emails, 2 long phone calls and the space of 6 weeks for the approval to come through.<BR/><BR/>Even the idea of FIC seemed okay - until I actually looked at the plans. What happens for those of us who travel extensively? (High copay)<BR/>What happens if we g- forbid need to go to hospital in network(High copay)<BR/>What does the preventive care look like (Unclear from reps)<BR/><BR/>What now? I'm in if you can get a group plan with BCBS. <BR/><BR/>ASAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-53611736934192706092008-12-10T22:07:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:07:00.000-05:00Sivan,I don't believe the pre-existing clause woul...Sivan,<BR/><BR/>I don't believe the pre-existing clause would affect you as long as you don't have too long a break in your coverage (63 days or less?) per (progressive) New York state lawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-92118885258589050172008-12-10T16:29:00.000-05:002008-12-10T16:29:00.000-05:0031 weeks pregnant with twins. Feel I have no choi...31 weeks pregnant with twins. Feel I have no choice but to sign with FIC as lets face it I have one big preexisting condition. But extremely unhappy. The representative had no idea about how delivery would be billed, and most of the answers given contradicted what my obstetrician's office said about how things are billed. <BR/>Sara you have left me in a very difficult position, with no written confirmation about how things will be covered. <BR/>As I will almost certainly need a cesarian, my hospital stay will be $4000<BR/>Or if your representative is right the babies will be billed as well and the whole stay could cost $8000. <BR/><BR/>SivanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-44795934649096545342008-12-10T14:57:00.000-05:002008-12-10T14:57:00.000-05:00RachelBig thanks to the people who are doing this!...Rachel<BR/><BR/>Big thanks to the people who are doing this! FURIOUS at the situation for the all the reasons you put forth.<BR/><BR/>Specifics: took a long phone call, two emails and a week to get the following answer about coverage of (preventive care) colonoscopy:<BR/><BR/>"depends on where it is done. If it takes place in a doctor's office it will be covered under your doctor office visit copay. If, however, it takes place in a hospital you will be subject to your facility deductible and coinsurance."<BR/><BR/>This was the case with HIP and we had to cancel my husband's colonoscopy because it would have meant at least $3000 out of pocket. As far as I have been able to ascertain, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "DOCTOR'S OFFICE COLONOSCOPY." IT IS A FACILITY PROCEDURE. <BR/><BR/>However, it was totally covered by the Empire POS plan. So here again, we are moving backward. It's unacceptable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-24215819274385890152008-12-09T01:29:00.000-05:002008-12-09T01:29:00.000-05:00DavidDavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-11255857764593634282008-12-08T23:28:00.000-05:002008-12-08T23:28:00.000-05:00sean mcdevittnow looking for an alternative to fre...sean mcdevitt<BR/><BR/>now looking for an alternative to freelancer's unionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806100849164233889.post-9424950894472287792008-12-08T15:49:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:49:00.000-05:00edhappy to add my name - i think that makes more t...ed<BR/>happy to add my name - i think that makes more than the dozen or so la horowitz claimed had complained in today's NYT;<BR/>however the only real answer to her and the insurance companies is a european-style national health system paid out of taxes - as a european, i have never been able to understand why americans have not demanded the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com