You know how last poll could have put me in jail? Well…this one might put me in the hospital...hopefully. This needs some background info...
So while attending a college overseas, the student (played by yours truly) has to purchase health insurance for the country in which they are attending. This means that Franklin College students need to purchase SWICA, the Swiss national insurance. Here is where the dilemma comes in. See, while it is GREAT and kinda important to have, I have not tapped into this account as of now. And how much had been put into this account? Well, this semester it cost $2000, and next semester it is apparently up to $3500. Here is where this week's poll comes in...
Basically, spending $7500 and getting nothing in return...kinda messed up. So, folks, what should I do? Seriously, I am willing, I just need you to tell me!
(A) Health insurance isn't meant to be taken advantage of. Don't use it if you absolutely need to. It is only there as a precautionary tool, and if the day comes that you do get sick, you will have the ability to get treated.
(B) An ear infection. Motion sickness. Pick some sickness that you need an appointment for. Something that they can check out, and if you actually have some symptoms, all the better! Medication will be a plus, too! It will help boost up the bill, too!
(C) $7500!?! That's more than my car cost! Dude, you have to take advantage of that! The best way? Something that definitely needs medical attention - break something! Anything from a toe (you have 10, one won't be that bad) to an arm or leg. Not only will they have to do something, but it'll be well worth that $7500. Too much pain for you? No worries! That's what the meds are for!
(D) Who needs that appendix anyways...? Spleen? Last set of ribs? (What, the supermodels do it?!). Operation is the key to success! Good bye guilt of spending $7500. No buyer's remorse here!
So people, you know the drill! Bring on the comments and the votes! Results next weekend!
***So apparently I have been out of a math class too long. Since when does $2000 + $3500 = $7500? Let's try that again...it will cost $5500 per year. That's better...***
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- Teddy Schober
- I am tall, fun, and emaciated... what more do you want!? Well...also, I am an Interior Design student at UW-Madison. I used to go to college in Switzerland, and loved the experience and the people, but didn't find my niche...so, the quest continues! I believe in the power of a good list...seriously. Also, I love Oreos, HDTV, and old episodes of Roseanne and the Golden Girls. I'm your basic middle aged woman. I also love reality tv, with The Amazing Race as a front runner. I think Rachel Ray, Chelsea Handler, Kathy Griffin and I would be best friends. I love driving and singing in the car. I had a bouncy (aka party bouncer, royal bouncer, etc) at my High School graduation party. I love life! No regrets! Or at least, that's the goal. 2010 is going to be the year of doing things that scare me. Throwing myself out there more, both physically and figuratively, is going to be a must.
2 comments:
i like b. just become a hypochondriac and get your moneys worth!!
-teresa.
I have to agree with Teresa. Before any breakings or surgeries, I would check with the cost of repairing those things. You would hate to cause damages that cost more than $7500 to fix. Perhaps wait until finals of spring semester and then see how much you can drain from it. That's what they get for having nationalized health care :-P
PS Good luck on your exam tomorrow!
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