Monday, October 7, 2013

10-7-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.

Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.:





The in box. We have to help each other now.
Fred, You can play a role in helping to educate people. There are many retirees who do not understand the difference between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Medicare supplement (or Medigap) plan. And the differences are significant. Help them understand. Let people know that there is information at the CMS website. One statement on this site is: “Impacted members who do not elect one of the new Me

What do you think of the proposal for new Illinois retiree health plans? Don’t tell me. Tell them.
  As I posted yesterday, I have received a number of messages from Illinois readers with strong opinions about what came out of Central   Contracts this big don’t happen unless the Governor says okay. Management Services (CMS) contract options with Medicare Advantage. Here is what I know for sure: There appears to be significant changes. There is a huge amount of information that isn’t known. The


Tony at the Red Line Tap.
  “Hey, Klonsky,” Marty mumbled as she arranges the Doritos Cool Ranch tortilla chips on the shelf. “Marty. A friend of mine served me some Pliny the Elder from California. An IPA. You should carry that.” “It’s a west coast thing, Klonsky. Russian River. We can’t get it here. Have a Dog’s Head instead.” “Okay. Where’s Tony?” “Washin’ his hands.” Tony walks out of the men’s room and grabbed the st


  
10-6-13 Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
Fred Klonsky | Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.: Sunday reads.Bill Moyers talks about the Chicago Workers Cooperative – organizing workers to bring down the barriers. Latest polls. Because of the government shutdown, the Republicans would lose the House if the election were held today. I saw The Trials of Muhammad Ali last night. See it when it come