Health/Medical Insurance for Piano Techs?

[Greg Newell]

Tom,
    As I understand it, it's actually been around for quite a while now. Let me
know what you find out about Golden Rule when you check. I'd be interested to
know if it's the same deal I have.

Greg

Tom Servinsky wrote:

> Greg,
> Because it's all new territory. I speak for myself, this was a bold step for
> our family to make. Quite honestly this is all new to me and I'll feel more
> comfortable once we go through a few claims and get the hang of it. But on
> the books, you are right, why aren't more taking advantage of this option.
> I will look into Golden Rule.
> Tom Servinsky,RPT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 12:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Health/Medical Insurance for Piano Techs?
>
> > Tom,
> >     My carrier is a local independent agent if that is what you were
> asking. The
> > company that issues the policy is Golden Rule. Instead of the debit card
> you
> > mentioned I have a check book where I write checks against an interest
> bearing
> > account. I think it's 6% or something quite close.
> >     I continue to get hounded by other companies NASE, Blue Cross, Kaiser,
> etc.,
> > all wanting me to switch and they'll save me money. They'd have to go a
> long way
> > down in their premiums to beat me keeping part of my premium in an
> interest
> > bearing account. I never look at the others anymore. What I can't figure
> out is
> > why all self employed people aren't chomping at the bit to get in on this!
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > Tom Servinsky wrote:
> >
> > > Greg,
> > > In Florida, especially in our neck of the woods we have fewer options.
> Beats
> > > the heck out of me why....
> > > Our deductibles are $4800 once for the entire family, but I must say you
> are
> > > getting a better deal. Who is your carrier? And you are getting 100%
> after
> > > the deductible is met. Bravo!!!
> > > Tom Servinsky,RPT
> >

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Greg Newell
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