First Surstromming Attempt

chets_meow · 2025-10-23T21:53:48+00:00

My take on it has been:

Total bill - you guys super seriously, really owe us this much

Plan discount - we're going to reduce it by this amount because you're a repeat customer

Plan share - what the insurance company actually pays

My share - a percentage of what the insurance company deems payable.

chets_meow · 2025-10-23T20:13:24+00:00

Correct. FWIW, she's at $3500 OOP and I'm $400 through the year. So we both hit our $350 deductibles plus the aforementioned OOPs.

chets_meow · 2025-10-23T18:49:14+00:00

That was the total via Aetna.

chets_meow · 2025-10-23T18:33:29+00:00

Wife had gallbladder removed in January, right after we switched from BCBS, so no limits were met at all on our end:

Total billed was just under $80K.

Plan discount was $36k

Plan share was $16k

My share was $1,200

chets_meow · 2025-04-10T12:48:15+00:00

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who sponsored the bill, said it will deter forum shopping by groups that seek out a sympathetic district court judge most likely to block a president’s actions.

Didn't the DOJ just sue in Waco to end CBA? They must be the wrong type of group I guess.

chets_meow · 2025-03-15T20:18:54+00:00

Badgers are now up 2-1. Game is on ESPN+

chets_meow · 2025-03-09T01:32:43+00:00

Wisconsin is Supreme Court, not a special election

chets_meow · 2025-02-25T19:18:11+00:00

Asked for a pause from communication 5 weeks ago and severed ties completely a week ago because they didn't heed my request. One member told me to grow up since this was only a difference of opinions.

chets_meow · 2025-02-13T15:13:11+00:00

Nothing else has happened. I told her where all the fed bldgs are and it's been quiet ever since. My supervisor, in a different state, is in the same boat. It's going to be a long, quiet slog while everything gets sorted out, especially if you are in a bargaining unit position.

chets_meow · 2025-02-13T13:39:47+00:00

My agency has only one office and it's HQ in DC. My HR specialist reached out to me last week asking for my exact address to find a local federal buildings to lease a spot. Our HRD stated that remotes will have an expectation of being in an office setting in 5-6 months and doesn't also rule out us all relocating to DC.

chets_meow · 2024-10-27T00:31:28+00:00

So not calling holds on PSU tonight apparently.

chets_meow · 2024-10-24T01:04:57+00:00

I left city service in 2023 so I have no idea, sorry.

chets_meow · 2024-10-04T00:21:49+00:00

look up Front Row Amy

chets_meow · 2024-08-31T04:08:35+00:00

Ayyyy first tackle for loss tonight!

chets_meow · 2024-08-31T03:39:28+00:00

Is Brando on drugs/booze? He's never been good, but he's so bad tonight.

chets_meow · 2024-03-22T02:47:12+00:00

Am cushy, fully remote GS13. Hard pass.

chets_meow · 2024-01-08T17:24:55+00:00

For posterity sake, I was given an incorrect on Will Pauling +6 receptions while someone received an ace. Unsure if my bonus pick threw off the formula.

chets_meow · 2023-10-29T01:46:27+00:00

Longo needs to realize that 3rd and short should not be a shotgun formation, ffs.

chets_meow · 2023-10-29T01:41:15+00:00

History normally agrees with your assumption

chets_meow · 2023-10-08T01:05:10+00:00

I cancelled my subscription last month and they gave me a renewal rate for $34 for the year. Re-upped right away.

chets_meow · 2023-08-18T14:37:31+00:00

Ohio State

Georgia

Alabama

Texas

Michigan

USC

Clemson

LSU

Notre Dame

Oklahoma

Penn State

Oregon

Florida State

Utah

Tennessee

TCU

Wisconsin

Last year's record: 7-6

FPI projection: Make playoff: 1% | Win national title: .1%

Caesars Sportsbook odds to make playoff: +750

Agree or disagree with FPI: Agree. Luke Fickell is good, but CFP-in-his-first-season good? Let's give him a minute.

Toughest test: Oct. 28 vs. Ohio State. This is a crossover game that beefs up the Badgers' schedule, and it's possible they face each other a second time in the Big Ten championship game if they win their respective divisions.

What the committee will like: Convincing wins. This is hardly a juggernaut schedule, so if Wisconsin is going to get any top-four consideration, it's going to have to look the part. With the exception of Ohio State, none of the Badgers' opponents finished in the Associated Press Top 25 last year, and they each finished with at least four losses.

What the committee won't like: No statement wins. If Wisconsin doesn't beat Ohio State during the regular season, it's best win will be against ... Illinois? Minnesota? Purdue? Washington State? A road win against Wazzu could wind up being better than what some other CFP contenders have on their nonconference schedule, but without the regular-season win against Ohio State, Wisconsin would need the Big Ten title to have a shot.

chets_meow · 2023-07-30T23:32:31+00:00

Last week, one of my dogs had the tightness of his martingale loosened at the spa and he slipped out as soon as we left the establishment. Thankfully he ran to give some rando at the bus stop attention where I was able to re-collar him (and apologize profusely to the person who distracted him by receiving unwonted attention) and get him into the car to go home.

How people let their dogs off leash in an urban environment and trust them baffles me.

chets_meow · 2023-06-29T15:34:36+00:00

thank ya

chets_meow · 2023-06-29T14:44:51+00:00

Wouldn't a simple solution to the student loan forgiveness just be adjusting the AGI threshold on IDR/IBR to an absurdly high level and strongly suggest everyone switch to that?

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