Hidden Health Costs

I had three appointments today:  Massage, Physical Therapy (PT), Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB).  So many that I had to take a half day at work.  It also put my weekly total of appointments to six.

I love, need, and want to go to these places. But there's a downside-the copay.  I actually spent $160 this week alone in co-pays or reduced cost amount for my health. That's almost as much money as my daily wage.

That means that every week, nearly one day's pay goes towards medical costs.  That is not a good ratio!  My budget states/allows medical at about a days wage per month!

I need a second job to help pay for this!  Wait - I have a second job at the YMCA.  I need chocolate!


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