The Retirement Thread

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12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
When I worked at Social Security, people whose disability claims were denied frequently hired attorneys to represent them in the appeals process. They only paid the attorneys if the appeal was successful. Many claimants refused to admit to any mental issues, such as depression, and were unable to keep appts for medical/psych evals, so in a sense were too disabled to get disability. The Indian Health Services, (IHS) who were charged with providing health benefits on the Wind River Res, had a finite budget unequal to the care needed there, and had employees that worked closely with my offices to cut through red tape Catch 22s that stymied the claimants, made sure they kept appts etc etc. Our benefit programs provided health benefits that could be used to augment the meager budgets IHS was given so this was a win win in my opinion.
My point here is, at least over here, govt regs are not your friend and someone savvy can be very effective. Although some of my staff were pretty bad, my real headaches came from the executives whose ambition, political butkissery and total disdain for the public made providing good service difficult.
Rant over.
Be well and safe...
 

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
My late dad had both hip joints pretty much destroyed by arthritis. We spent ages trying to persuade him to try and get some financial assistance and eventually he agreed to go to an interview to support a claim for Mobility Allowance. He could barely walk so he set off an hour early. He took 20+ very painful minutes to get into his car to drive there, and 30+ very painful minutes to limp a few yards from the car park into the office building when he got there. He staggered into the interview room and slumped into the chair, dripping in sweat.

The interviewer asked how he had travelled there. "I got in my car, drove here, then walked from the car park into the building."

Naturally, his claim was rejected!

We asked why he had done his best to make it sound like he didn't actually need any help? "I don't want their pity, and I wasn't going to beg for the damn allowance!"

:banghead: :wacko:
 
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Deleted member 1258

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:hello: Good morning folks, I did the wordle in three this morning, I'm still in bed, I've unlocked and will get up when the carer arrives, it looks much like yesterday out, cold and dry.
 

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Morning. I had a real mental block with Wordle for some reason but got there in the end.

I can get out for a walk now :laugh: Not sure what time my rowing machine will arrive. I suspect it won’t be till late afternoon. Doesn’t sound like much assembly is involved. Just 8 bolts for the front legs and slot the two parts together.
 

PaulSB

Squire
Good Day. Weather appears benign but probably cold. I have to leave to collect granddaughter shortly, something I don't feel like doing. First time for that. She's due to sleepover tonight, we've tried this twice before and each time had to abandon plans when someone tested positive..........watch this space. :ohmy:

Rovers won last night. We are very happy. An elderly guy about 15 feet away from us collapsed, he was OK but carried out on a stretcher which delayed the game by 12 minutes.

Your boy got a huge round of applause @Dave7
 

Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
Morning. I had a real mental block with Wordle for some reason but got there in the end.

I can get out for a walk now :laugh: Not sure what time my rowing machine will arrive. I suspect it won’t be till late afternoon. Doesn’t sound like much assembly is involved. Just 8 bolts for the front legs and slot the two parts together.
Let us know how you get on with it. I’ve used one in a gym and found it quite a workout.
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Good morning all.
Lots of things to prattle on about but don't want to make it too lengthy.
@PaulSB I just watched a clip of Harvey's reception.....I found it very moving.
Daughter is coming at 10.00 to help with cleaning.
Re claims.
Having paid into the system for 50+years we are well entitled to help, especially as we are paying £120 a week for physio that she should get via the NHS.
The max we can get is £90 per week but that will help.
Will speak later ^_^
 

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Morning 0 deg again here with mist over the hills.

Stay safe peeps :hello:
 
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My memories on facebook this morning were a bit sad, it brought up a picture from five years ago showing my trusty old Hyundai Getz going to the scrap yard, the tin worm had got it, front subframe, offside sill and a few other things,
 
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Sterlo

Early Retirement Planning
We've had an enjoyable and profitable evening down the club, good friends, plenty of laughter and as a bonus I won the first line on the bingo, I'm knackered now though, 25 miles on the bike this morning and I've taken my Good Lady out in her wheelchair twice today.
Why don't you get one of these, you can get your ride in and your good lady can get a day out. ^_^

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Salad Dodger

Legendary Member
Location
Kent Coast
Good morning, world.

Nearly 5 degrees but very dull on Planet Thanet today.

This morning we shall be leading our (albeit a bit depleted by COVID) walking group, and this afternoon I shall go out in search of some logs. I am expecting the weather to turn colder, so I want to have some logs to hand.

It's ukulele club night tonight, so that all adds up to a busy day!

Keep safe, everyone, and have a good day.
 
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