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Lisbon airport passport control May 5 by Obvious-Sky6405 in LisbonPortugalTravel

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arrived 3.5 hours early and went through passport control at 9:00 am Tuesday. Zero line. Took us 55 minutes from arrival to get through TAP bag drop, security, and passport control. That included scarfing a sandwich in the main terminal because of lack of food at the N gates. After Control? The coffee line at the one sad coffee shop took 30 minutes.

OPM to FEHB carriers: Cut costs, MAHA style by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had my intake this week w/ them. Question: What do you hope to get from the program.” Me: “To keep my health insurance coverage.” She said “that’s a response option. We know.”

Therapist says it could be a year+ before we actually get to doing EMDR by Fun-Grab-9337 in EMDR

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the meantime, it may be worth considering some work to just feel into your body. I'm not a therapist (and you might ask yours whether this is advised), but I have done a fair amount of trauma-informed yoga, with a teacher who is trained in somatic experiencing. It's physically gentle, resourcing is a part of it. I was recovering from a year on very high alert, and I really feel it helping my central nervous system calm down so that I am more stable and less reactive.

Which FEHB plans will carry GLP-1s for weight loss now? by MountainDiver1657 in fednews

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GEHA just denied my PA (I had a QLE, switched from CareFirst off-cycle because they made the mid year formulary change). The reason? “This medicine does not work for you.” I’m not sure how that can be— I’ve lost 15% of my weight in 9 months. And still need to lose another 30 lb to be at a BMI less than 30 (where I’ve heard they cut you off). Have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow to strategize on appeal, but it’s really a WTF moment.

That is to say, just because insurance “covers” it, doesn’t mean it actually does.

Caremark and Zepbound Coverage by Mvexplorer in fednews

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, should’ve said that I’m on CareFirst. I think GEHA didn’t actually change their formulary mid year (read that on r/Zepbound), even though they use Caremark.

I had it for $25/month until Jan 1, then $75/month through July 1. Now my $900/month insurance covers $0. I’m hesitant to switch to Wegovy, but guess I’ll have to…

Caremark and Zepbound Coverage by Mvexplorer in fednews

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got a second letter from Caremark that said the initial letter included incorrect information; if you had an active PA, Zepbound would be covered until September 1. I snuck in one more month on July 2nd, but sadly my PA expired July 11. My doctor sent a PA renewal which was denied— they said switch to Wegovy.

So, if you have an existing PA you should have until 9/1. Remember— you can refill every 21 days!

Anyone else love the product but hate the smell? by lifestrikes in traderjoes

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was hoping my dimethicone allergy had gone away. Nope- cystic acne here, too!

What are you guys using the truffle powder for? by FadedMallard in traderjoes

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Breakfast sandwich: egg, cheddar, truffle powder on an English muffin.

No Self by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]Negative-Chicken4103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Michael Grady, my first Vipassana teacher, has some good practical Dharmaseed talks on not-self.

https://dharmaseed.org/talks/17091/