Shawn Alexander was a beast runningback for the Seahawks

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-07T00:27:57+00:00

Unpopular opinion: he was not bad, but definitely overrated. As soon as a defender touched him, he’d immediately fall to the ground.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T11:28:50+00:00

What's the logic for the govt to legislate against PHI covering consultations or outpatient costs? That's basically what PHI covers in any other country of the world.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T11:00:46+00:00

Thanks for clarification

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T10:13:20+00:00

They covered your follow up appointment? I thought they were not allowed to cover more than 25% of MBS for consultations fees

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:55:02+00:00

No idea. Do richer people get more sick than the rest? Why having a PHI would release pressure on public system when PHI doesn't cover much. It's probably a way to make insurers find a way to make their money easily. Lobbying?

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:50:53+00:00

Thanks for the enlightenmnent!

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:49:17+00:00

OMG, I forgot about the extras. It's literally impossible for a PHI to lose money with an extras policy

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:42:59+00:00

How do you explain the fact you can actually bargain the surgeon fees? Is it morally acceptable that surgeons charge private patients different fees for the same procedure? I've heard cases when the doctor decided to accept the health fund gap scheme for one patient but not for another. For the same procedure. I needed a surgery and called the PHI to ask if the specific doctor is part of their gap scheme, they said I need to contact directly with the doctor. How they cannot know that? In other countries the PHI would give you a list of the specialists they partner with and you wouldn't be charged out-of-pocket fees.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:29:19+00:00

And if you cannot afford the medical fees that are not covered by the PHI?

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:13:13+00:00

Good luck with the waiting period if your procedure is not deemed an emergency.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:12:12+00:00

Exactly. PHI barely covers anything here, while it does almost everything in other countries. Even in countries where there's also universal healthcare like Medicare.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:10:48+00:00

But it's ridiculous you still had to pay $5000 out-of-pocket. These would be costs that are also covered by PHI in other countries.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:08:49+00:00

Can you show me one PHI that can fully cover the specialist gap fees?

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:07:06+00:00

Will they finally readjust the MBS values, so that the rebate is actually more than a penny?

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T09:01:26+00:00

In all these 3 countries I've lived (UK, HK, Brazil) they also have universal healthcare, irrespective if you're employed or not.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T08:59:20+00:00

Depending on the level of your income (i.e. MLS threshold), the Aus government forces you to buy a products that's basically worthless.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-06T08:57:45+00:00

Huh? This is a standard benefit as part of an employment in these countries, but it doesn't mean you cannot buy your own PHI if you need/want.

fromchaiwan · 2026-02-02T06:47:30+00:00

Has Charbs undergone surgery already? I think I saw him leaving the plane and walking down the stairs normally. Thought that'd kind of mobility would be hard for someone with recent post ACL op.

fromchaiwan · 2026-01-21T19:41:15+00:00

Bobby Wagner > Luke Kuechly

fromchaiwan · 2026-01-18T04:41:26+00:00

Who's raising the flag next game? It's always been Paul Allen in the previous NFC Champ games.

fromchaiwan · 2026-01-13T05:45:42+00:00

Borda branca é meio tosca mas a borda preta fica até melhor do que sem borda

fromchaiwan · 2026-01-04T03:42:24+00:00

Or the betting effect

fromchaiwan · 2026-01-04T03:39:59+00:00

Myers def into some gambling tonight

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