Thank you Shirley.

Today Alan called up Blue Cross Blue Shield Mediblue because his doctor says he needs special molded shoes because of his neuropathy. The lady at the other end listened to his tale of woe and said "I completely understand sir, but its not part of your benefit package because you are not diabetic. IF you were diabetic, you'd get the shoes".

She told him to get the doctor to write a letter of medical necessity, then it would be probably be turned down, then Alan would appeal it in front of the judge.

Alan said and I quote "the day they turn me down and I have to appear in court to get these shoes, I won't say one word., I'll just sit down in the court room, take off my shoes and socks and put up my feet".

NOBODY WILL TURN ME DOWN!!!

I never laughed so hard in all my life.

Oh, by the way, since we are on the same plan AND I'M DIABETIC, guess who will be getting a new pair of shoes. me!!!!!

mel