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Workcamping Positions @ Juniper Ridge RV Resort, Show Low AZ
We were visiting friends at Juniper Ridge RV Resort in Show Low, AZ and they mentioned they have two openings for workcampers for this season. https://juniperridgeresort.com/home/about-us-2/. If you don't already have a commitment for this summer or planning ahead for next summer and looking for a cool place to spend your summer months more information is available from the General Manager, Phil Phillips or the Assistant Manager, Gloria Bushnell. Both can be reached at: Phone: 928 537 4805 Fax Number: 928-537-3780 Mailing address:1911 Juniper Ridge Resort Show Low AZ 85901 Things to do around Show Low: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g31356-Activities-Show_Low_Arizona.html https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Things+To+Do&find_loc=Show+Low%2C+AZ+85901 Fishing, golfing, swimming, pickleball, woodworking, lapidary, cards, crafting, hiking, 4 x 4's, billiards, bocce ball, farmers market....872Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do you travel with your dog in your fifth wheel?
BCSnob wrote: How will getting in and out of the 5th wheel be any different (hard on your dog's back) than in and out of the tow vehicle? If it were my dog I would look into a dog ramp that can aid in getting in and out of both the 5th wheel and tow vehicle. Mark Thanks for asking Mark, We do have a dog ramp for the fifth wheel but the ramp is too short 6' and the incline to steep to reach the truck seat. We have an extended cab truck and we would lift her to the floor on the passenger side and she could jump into the passenger seat then walk over the flat console to the rear bench seat where her bed and safety harness are. Unfortunately she can no longer make that jump so we are trying to figure out how to transport her.3.7KViews0likes0CommentsDo you travel with your dog in your fifth wheel?
Our dog is having trouble with her back and the vet advised her not to jump for 6 weeks. The truck is too tall for her to get into anymore and she is too big for us to lift safely. We are trying to think of alternatives and considering a hard plastic crate and securing in on the inside of the fifth wheel. Does anyone leave their dogs in their fifth wheel while traveling? If so would like to hear how you have set it up for them to travel. Thank you.7.3KViews0likes15CommentsRe: BCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
Though a necessity... economics wasn't my most favorite class in school. Supply and demand was about all I took away from it. As they say if we don't study history we are doomed to repeat it. For economic trend/historytrend/history lovers. I believe these theories provide an opportunity for new businesses. Downsizing ie Tiny Housesand fulltime rving come to mind.550Views0likes0CommentsRe: BCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
GMandJM wrote: I've read the same thing about people using ERs because they can't legally be turned away. I wonder if the new requirement that everyone must have insurance or pay a fine will change that. Half price for cash sounds like a win-win-win: You pay less (presumably) Your insurance pays nothing Your doctor gets paid without having to hassle with the insurance co and wait for payment The only downside I can think of is that it's not applied to your yearly deductible that way. There was an opthalmologist's (sp) office in our javascript:;area that had a sign saying they accepted payment in gold. Never tried it though. Seemed odd to me. Returning to the gold standard?549Views0likes0CommentsRe: BCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
Food for thought (no pun intended) Click link for complete article... "Chronic diseases and conditions—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis—are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems" Chronic diseases and conditions—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis—are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems426Views0likes0CommentsRe: BCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
Our ER experience in Arizona we were told by locals that because there were so many uninsured coming to the ER and since by law the hospitals could not turn them away they hiked the bills of those with insurance to defray the costs. Our insurance paid for our visit then we get a bill from the Hospital?? Our adjustor told us it is common practice and if you pay by mistake you will never get it refunded. He told us to write a letter saying the "usual and customary fee" was paid any questions contact him. Another trend Hospitals Eliminate 1 in 4 U.S. Emergency Rooms in Past 20 Years New Urgent Care centers have become quite a new booming business and provided relief in the flow of non-emergency situations into ER's. Some are more reasonable in price for office visits and walk in or next day appointments are an option in some areas. Many times if you offer to pay cash instead of using insurance doctors will give you a substantial break in the prices. In Florida we receive 1/2 off our bill when we paid cash instead of using our insurance.380Views0likes0CommentsRe: BCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
This is not a simple situation there are many factors involved. I don't begrudge dr's their salaries the cost of their schooling and the smarts, stamina and discipline required to earn the MD are not for everyone: The median four-year cost of medical school (including expenses and books) was $278,455 for private schools, and $207,866 for public schools in 2013 according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. While grants and scholarships account for some of this total, lowering eventual debt to an average of $170,000–interest accrues while doctors are still completing their residencies, sometimes adding as much as 25% to the total debt load. Added to the lost potential income above, and assuming a modest 10% increase in debt burden through interest during school, doctors are routinely $416,216 more in the hole when compared to the average college graduate. In other words, comparing doctors to average college graduates, doctors are half a million dollars behind in real and potential losses, all by their early thirties. Source: http://www.bestmedicaldegrees.com/is-medical-school-worth-it-financially/ Another problem is the Corruption in the Medicare System:National Medicare Fraud Takedown Results in Charges Against 243 Individuals for Approximately $712 Million in False Billing I was surprised to see Medical Malpractice has gone down A new study reveals that the cost of medical malpractice in the United States is running at about $55.6 billion a year – $45.6 billion of which is spent on defensive medicine practiced by physicians seeking to stay clear of lawsuits. Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2010/09/07/the-true-cost-of-medical-malpractice-it-may-surprise-you/ A couple years ago a friend was in the hospital curiosity prompted my DH to go the accounting office to ask how much a particular outpatient procedure would cost? They asked if he had insurance? He asked for both prices $800 for cash and $2000 for insurance. If we got rid of the middleman healthcare costs might go down? I have met a couple of people on the road that have paid their own medical bills by making arrangements directly with the hospital or doctor's office instead of an insurance company. We are all going to have to do a lot of homework when it comes to health insurance especially if we want to stay on the road full time.380Views0likes0CommentsBCBS of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 2016
For Fulltimers that domicile in Texas and pay for your own health insurance this article may be of interest. About 367,000 Texans will lose their individual health insurance policies next year when BlueCross BlueShield of Texas stops offering its Blue Choice PPO (preferred provider organization) plans. The Richardson-based insurer started notifying customers and agents of the change this week, noting that it paid out $400 million more in claims last year than it collected in premiums. The complete article is here: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas to drop individual PPO plans in 20167KViews0likes37Comments
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