Melissa M.
I suffer from anxiety. I had to deal with some roll up in a ball issues. My son to be ex husband cancelled me from his health insurance in September. I did not find out until December at an appointment for my annual mammogram. I thank God all my appointments except my last ob/gyn was not covered. The bill with the lab was over $600. I contacted the insurance company and his job's benefit office. Nothing. They said he would have add me back. I am rolling my eyes. I cried. This was an unlawful act. If I had known, I could have gotten coverage from my employer. We are not officially divorced yet, so I cannot get it through special circumstances. Obama care was outrageously expensive. Not being covered during this time is nerve shattering. On top if that having an unpaid bill. It was worrying me. I asked myself what could I do to stop this anxiety? Pay the bill. With what? Your emergency fund. That kicks things up more. No!!!! Not your emergency funds. What if you have an emergency!!! This is an emergency. You are not taking all of it and you are adding funds to it each month. It will ease your mind. In addition, part of me wanted to be on my high horse of indignation that my ex should pay it. I need my peace right now. I paid it, but I am truly thinking of taking him to small claims court. I am thankful I have no real health issues. The worry is real. I will be able to enroll in November for my own coverage. I am counting down.