Ok so my kid had an ear infection, right? As kids often do.
The doctor scraped out a bit of earwax to have a better look inside.
I was sent a bill for $200 PER EAR for this 5 second procedure which I did not give permission for them to do.
That was key- they did not ASK me if they could do this "procedure". And, as I OWN a medical practice (it's me. The medical practice is me, sitting in my house on video calls) I knew to call them when this bill came in to be like "You did not obtain informed consent for this procedure, and it was not en emergency procedure. You had full ability to gain my consent and didn't. I'm not paying."
And the massive hospital who owned the bill said "yuh-huh you do have to pay."
And I said "I own a practice. I know these laws. I do not owe you money for this."
And they conducted an "internal review" and SURPRISE! Decided I totally owed them money and they had never done anything wrong ever.
And so I called my state's Attorney General office, and explained the situation because, as I mentioned, I know the law. The AG got in touch within a couple days to say they were taking the case and would send the massive hospital conglomerate a knock it off, guys letter.
Lo and Behold, today I have a letter where said hospital graciously has agreed to forfeit the payment.
"How not to get screwed over by companies" should be part of civics class.
Know your rights and know who to call when they're infringed on. This whole process cost me $0 and honestly less effort than I would have expected.
May this knowledge find its way to someone else who can use it.
If your mind doesn’t turn me on then nothing else you have will.
first contribution to the supernatural fandom in years
Hello, 👋
I hope you’re well.
I am reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your help. Could you please reblog this post on your account to help save my family? I am new to Tumblr and GoFundMe, and we are in desperate need of your support 🙏❤️.
https://gofund.me/6aed4b71
Thank you 🌹
Please go look at this person’s page and read all about them and their family’s story
Their from Palestine and need donations in order to get out of Gaza
Please help in whatever ways you can
I can’t donate myself but I can offer exposure
Reblog the hell out of this if you see it >:)))
“If I cannot be wanted, I will be needed and if I cannot be needed, let me be used until there’s nothing left of me."
I saw this on Twitter (yes, I know that's not what it's called now) the other day about jjk, but I think this applies to Katsuki perfectly.
When he apologized to Izuku, he said that he didn't think his apology would change anything between them. Katsuki believed and still believes that Izuku does not actually want him, but their rivalry is what keeps them close still.
He tried to make himself useful by helping Izuku train and following him close to protect him, especially during the war.
He wanted Izuku to need him because he thought he couldn't be wanted.
Then ShiAFO told him he wasn't much of a threat to him and he'd live in Izuku's shadow all his life.
Izuku no longer needed him.
But Katsuki still was determined to help him because he loves Izuku so much. So he sacrificed himself to buy Izuku time.
Because there was only one thing left to do.
If I cannot be wanted, I will be needed and if I cannot be needed, let me be used until there’s nothing left of me.
・*:・゚♱ 🧸💌🍨🎙️🍒
It's with a heavy but hopeful heart that I watch Palestinian families fundraiser on here, slowly accumulating the precious little money to go around that they need to survive. However, not everyone is so lucky. A lot of Palestinians that have not had that kind of luck, that did not get early verification, that did not get massive platforms behind them from large bloggers, have approached me in my inbox, asking me kindly to do what I can for them. It kills me that I have so little to give myself, but I've seen this platform collectively raise enough to change someone's life. I've made a list of Palestinian fundraisers that are extremely low on funds, in the hope that drawing attention to people who have not been lucky at all can help turn that luck around. I know most of us can't possibly give enough to get all of these families safe in one go. But please, reblog this list. Pick one or two fundraisers, give what you can, and then keep track of it. Slowly, collectively, we can make a difference in these people's lives. Share and donate as much as you can. https://docs.google.com/document/d/178EGDFKkHlh3y4TMVX82kqgITHsqtoMdNccI2f_94Os/edit?usp=sharing
I have decided, that against all odds, I’m having a hot girl summer