[Kitty]

I have employer paid medical insurance...it was part of my severence package when I had to leave my job. I'd been there for over 15 years and my employer wanted to do this for me, which I appreciate. However, it ends on 12/31/08.

I have appointments scheduled for an MRI and to see the Neuro in December. I have also gone to see the Gyn and I have a mammogram scheduled for October. I've gone to my PCP and had a full blood workup done and gotten prescriptions for my BP and thyroid meds. I plan to do the full blood workup again in late December.

Can anyone think of anything else that I need to do or have done before my insurance terminates? I won't have any insurance coverage until 9/2010 when Medicare begins. I need to investigate Medicare because I'm not sure what it covers and how much out of pocket expenses I need to expect.

I cannot afford COBRA and private policies just laugh when I apply...

I'm just trying to get all my ducks in a row before the end of the year.

Thanks to anyone who can give me any suggestions!