Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ - Page 2

TinyMike · 11-07-2013, 04:46 PM

My employer started this a year ago because 80% of our staff of 200+ was considered "smoking". Now I know that's mostly cig smokers, but that's a big amount either way in the eyes of HR. Single non-smoker costs $25 per paycheck, Single Smoker costs $70. Take off $20 from either with a flu-shot. Just don't get caught lying about it...your job is on the line.

OnePyroTec · 11-07-2013, 05:24 PM

Just read between the lines. 6 cigars, per size, per manufacturer, per year.

CigarNut · 11-07-2013, 05:30 PM

The Smoking Cessation program is now sending me text messages asking me questions about my cigarette smoking... Nothing about cigars (and I don't smoke cigarettes)...

Zane · 11-07-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

The Smoking Cessation program is now sending me text messages asking me questions about my cigarette smoking... Nothing about cigars (and I don't smoke cigarettes)...

I would be a little... Annoyed.... Tell them you no longer smoke cigarettes. You have been cured!

CigarNut · 11-07-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane

I would be a little... Annoyed.... Tell them you no longer smoke cigarettes. You have been cured!

In order to qualify for the insurance benefit I need to go through the entire program.

I was really clear with them that I have never smoked cigarettes and am typically smoking 2-3 cigars a week.

Clearly, they have a few kinks to work out

Porch Dweller · 11-08-2013, 07:00 AM

Them: You VILL be cured of your nasty cigarette habit, yes?
You: For the nth time, I don't smoke cigarettes!
Them: Denial is not just a river in Egypt, yes? <claps hands> Sgt. Schultz, bring in ze comfy pillow!

shark · 11-08-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Wonder what the insurance companies are going to do if the country legalizes grass in the next couple of years? It is medicinal, isn't it?

Well, so is tobacco. It relaxes me and keeps me from choking the living sh** out of some people.

CigarNut · 11-08-2013, 03:04 PM

I saw my doctor and he told me that the nicotine gum will give me more nicotine in one dose than I am likely to get from a months worth of cigars...

bruceolee · 11-08-2013, 03:11 PM

It's happening everywhere and it sucks my friend. The hit to the budget hurts a lot so in order to save money and make a statement I've elected to purchase cheaper cigars from a place not in good standing with the United states right now. I will not support the United states in any form of taxes regarding tobacco so it's a huge sacrifice on my part, not buying these wonderful cigars that are fully supported by our country. It pains me with every inhalation that i take from these unsupported and poor quality cigars from an island 110 miles south of key west! I want and dream of nothing more than to pay my fair share for my country but I can no longer, in good conscience, purchase these amazing smokes. I sit alone at night smoking a RASCC, Bolivar PC, and or, monte #4 and I weep, I weep for my country and for the misery I'm in smoking such poor cigars!

The money part sucks but this is what we have to live with until the voting public comes to its senses. I'm truly sorry for all of us right now

11-07-2013, 04:46 PM	#21
TinyMike Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ My employer started this a year ago because 80% of our staff of 200+ was considered "smoking". Now I know that's mostly cig smokers, but that's a big amount either way in the eyes of HR. Single non-smoker costs $25 per paycheck, Single Smoker costs $70. Take off $20 from either with a flu-shot. Just don't get caught lying about it...your job is on the line.

11-07-2013, 05:24 PM	#22
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ Just read between the lines. 6 cigars, per size, per manufacturer, per year.

11-07-2013, 05:30 PM	#23
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ The Smoking Cessation program is now sending me text messages asking me questions about my cigarette smoking... Nothing about cigars (and I don't smoke cigarettes)... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-08-2013, 07:00 AM	#26
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ Them: You VILL be cured of your nasty cigarette habit, yes? You: For the nth time, I don't smoke cigarettes! Them: Denial is not just a river in Egypt, yes? <claps hands> Sgt. Schultz, bring in ze comfy pillow! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

11-08-2013, 03:04 PM	#28
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ I saw my doctor and he told me that the nicotine gum will give me more nicotine in one dose than I am likely to get from a months worth of cigars... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-08-2013, 03:11 PM	#29
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: Employers Medical Insurance Change is Gonna Bite Me In The A$$ It's happening everywhere and it sucks my friend. The hit to the budget hurts a lot so in order to save money and make a statement I've elected to purchase cheaper cigars from a place not in good standing with the United states right now. I will not support the United states in any form of taxes regarding tobacco so it's a huge sacrifice on my part, not buying these wonderful cigars that are fully supported by our country. It pains me with every inhalation that i take from these unsupported and poor quality cigars from an island 110 miles south of key west! I want and dream of nothing more than to pay my fair share for my country but I can no longer, in good conscience, purchase these amazing smokes. I sit alone at night smoking a RASCC, Bolivar PC, and or, monte #4 and I weep, I weep for my country and for the misery I'm in smoking such poor cigars! The money part sucks but this is what we have to live with until the voting public comes to its senses. I'm truly sorry for all of us right now __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon