Thứ Sáu, 4 tháng 10, 2024
Thứ Năm, 3 tháng 10, 2024
NPR News: Scientists have identified 50 million connections in a the brain of a fruit fly
Scientists have mapped all 50 million connections in the brain of a fruit fly, the largest brain ever mapped. The feat will allow scientists to study how brain determines behavior in flies and people.
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Steward’s hospital solutions seen as repeat threat
Thứ Tư, 2 tháng 10, 2024
Has anyone had any experience negotiating spousal surcharge?
I work for a small company and have waived the insurance available to me for the last year because it does not offer good coverage. I was waiting until my wedding to join my partners insurance; which offers god-tier insurance.
We got married and now are adding me on to his plan and find out there is a $410/month spousal surcharge. He is currently paying $195/month and it will raise to $850/month. His benefits greatly outweigh what my company’s plan has to offer and we are definitely going to go with his whether we pay the fee or not so that I can get the coverage needed for my health issues.
We would of course rather not pay this exuberant fee and think it is insane considering he works for a healthcare company that promotes “wellness for everyone” I am wondering if anyone has had success in limiting this surcharge, maybe for income adjustments? He makes 70k and I make 67k for reference; $850 a month just seems outrageous.
NPR News: Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear
The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy.
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Thứ Ba, 1 tháng 10, 2024
NPR News: Why the most climate-resistant glaciers are hiding in plain sight
In the American West, white glaciers and snow fields are outnumbered by long-overlooked “rock glaciers.” The rock covering these vast hunks of ice makes them far less affected by warming temperatures.
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Is there a benefit to having a Bronze Health Insurance plan versus having no insurance?
My friend pays $500+ per month on a bronze health insurance. I have no insurance and pay $0 per month.
When I compare what we pay for a visit to the doctor and to a specialist, I'm actually paying less per visit.
I'm guessing there has to be some other benefit to having this bronze insurance plan like if there is a major expense like surgery, a hospital stay, or ambulance transport.
Can you tell me what the benefit exactly is?