Comments on: Pfizer Launches Program for Newly Unemployed Americans http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/ Anti-Establishment Career Advice Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:29:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » Salary v. Benefits http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13732 HRM Today - Blog Archive » Salary v. Benefits Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:43:12 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13732 [...] you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on HR topics.I’m still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...] [...] you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on HR topics.I’m still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...]

]]> By: Salary v. Benefits | Punk Rock Human Resources http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13592 Salary v. Benefits | Punk Rock Human Resources Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:49:00 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13592 [...] still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...] [...] still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...]

]]> By: Salary v. Benefits | Punk Rock Human Resources http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13593 Salary v. Benefits | Punk Rock Human Resources Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:49:00 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13593 [...] still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...] [...] still thinking about the uninsured woman with cancer who wrote to me and asked for advice. I’m [...]

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13535 Laurie Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:23:11 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13535 @Amy I had to Google ROP insurance because I really didn't know anything about it. Is the return better than a traditional CD or savings account? I'm a big believer in an emergency fund — although I don't know anyone who has an emergency fund big enough to cover cancer expenses. Oy! @Amy I had to Google ROP insurance because I really didn’t know anything about it. Is the return better than a traditional CD or savings account? I’m a big believer in an emergency fund — although I don’t know anyone who has an emergency fund big enough to cover cancer expenses. Oy!

]]> By: Amy 2 http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13524 Amy 2 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:09:02 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13524 I can't share any personal heartbreak story with regard to health issues, but I can say that my husband and I have purchased an ROP insurance policy for cancer treatment in the event that we or our children develop the disease. No help to someone who already has it, but I feel better knowing that we will be able to afford treatment, even experimental treatment, if needed. Something for everybody to look into since 1/3 of women and 1/2 of men will have a form of it at some point in their lives. I can’t share any personal heartbreak story with regard to health issues, but I can say that my husband and I have purchased an ROP insurance policy for cancer treatment in the event that we or our children develop the disease. No help to someone who already has it, but I feel better knowing that we will be able to afford treatment, even experimental treatment, if needed. Something for everybody to look into since 1/3 of women and 1/2 of men will have a form of it at some point in their lives.

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13482 Laurie Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:39:14 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13482 @Penina Oh thank you for the options. Good suggestions. @KellyO The working uninsured are heartbreaking. How hard do you have to work to get coverage? I'm just glad you learned about MAINTAIN and can tell other people about it. How funny that you work at a pharmacy and didn't know about it? I would really recommend pharmacies as the first line of communication for these programs! @Logan I think your wife's story is heartbreaking. She's good to have a husband like you. Truly. @Penina Oh thank you for the options. Good suggestions.

@KellyO The working uninsured are heartbreaking. How hard do you have to work to get coverage? I’m just glad you learned about MAINTAIN and can tell other people about it. How funny that you work at a pharmacy and didn’t know about it? I would really recommend pharmacies as the first line of communication for these programs!

@Logan I think your wife’s story is heartbreaking. She’s good to have a husband like you. Truly.

]]> By: Logan Patterson http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13480 Logan Patterson Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:59:38 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13480 This has nothing to do with the Rx issue, but it is funny that you worked for Pfizer. The HRD that told me I did not have the political savvyness to work at the great organization (consumer products) I was at when she was giving me a severance package only lasted another year at the company and now she is an HRD for Pfizer. As for the Rx issue - it is one of the messed up things about our country. If you want to get fired up about healthcare just watch Michael Moore's movie Sicko. Before my wife and I were married she was diagnosed with diabetes and did not have insurance. She ended up in the hospital for a week which forced her to refinance the mortgage to pay the bill - plus, the continuing costs were a strain. I feel for the woman with cancer - stay strong and push people to help you. and FYI, I just bought a new pair of Doc Martens. This has nothing to do with the Rx issue, but it is funny that you worked for Pfizer. The HRD that told me I did not have the political savvyness to work at the great organization (consumer products) I was at when she was giving me a severance package only lasted another year at the company and now she is an HRD for Pfizer.

As for the Rx issue – it is one of the messed up things about our country. If you want to get fired up about healthcare just watch Michael Moore’s movie Sicko.

Before my wife and I were married she was diagnosed with diabetes and did not have insurance. She ended up in the hospital for a week which forced her to refinance the mortgage to pay the bill – plus, the continuing costs were a strain.

I feel for the woman with cancer – stay strong and push people to help you.

and FYI, I just bought a new pair of Doc Martens.

]]> By: Penina Sachs http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13478 Penina Sachs Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:34:02 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13478 Many pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs for those that cannot afford their medications. Also, Google "free drugs" and many sites will come up that can offer assistance. For additional cancer support, I recommend exploring the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I found it very helpful as I dealt with cancer. Many pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs for those that cannot afford their medications. Also, Google “free drugs” and many sites will come up that can offer assistance.

For additional cancer support, I recommend exploring the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I found it very helpful as I dealt with cancer.

]]> By: Kelly O http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13477 Kelly O Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:31:49 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13477 I had no idea it existed, and I work in a pharmacy. Thanks for the link, because I might be able to pass it on to some people who could really use the help. It's heartbreaking, and one of the reasons I know I can't work in a pharmacy like this forever. For every five people you see working the system to get something for nothing, there is one person who truly has a need, who is out of work with no options trying to figure out how to pay rent and maintenance meds, or how to keep power on, or food for their kids, or keep up the job search. It's absolutely heartbreaking (I know it was already said once, but it truly is.) John and I are those working uninsured. I'm I guess what you would call under-employed with no real idea of when I can get coverage, and John's is so high to cover me and him we're waiting to pay off his truck before we commit to that additional expense. This kind of program is such good PR for the drug companies (who get blessed out every day by the people taking their drugs) it's a shame it's not more publicized. I had no idea it existed, and I work in a pharmacy. Thanks for the link, because I might be able to pass it on to some people who could really use the help.

It’s heartbreaking, and one of the reasons I know I can’t work in a pharmacy like this forever. For every five people you see working the system to get something for nothing, there is one person who truly has a need, who is out of work with no options trying to figure out how to pay rent and maintenance meds, or how to keep power on, or food for their kids, or keep up the job search. It’s absolutely heartbreaking (I know it was already said once, but it truly is.)

John and I are those working uninsured. I’m I guess what you would call under-employed with no real idea of when I can get coverage, and John’s is so high to cover me and him we’re waiting to pay off his truck before we commit to that additional expense. This kind of program is such good PR for the drug companies (who get blessed out every day by the people taking their drugs) it’s a shame it’s not more publicized.

]]> By: Penina Sachs http://punkrockhr.com/pfizer-launches-program-for-newly-unemployed-americans/#comment-13476 Penina Sachs Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:30:37 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4620#comment-13476 Many drug companies, like Pfizer, offer patient assistance programs for those that cannot afford to pay for their medications. Also, Google free drugs. Many sites will come up that offer assistance to those without prescription drug coverage. Here are some of the sites: access2wellness; scbn; medataservices; freemedicinefoundation; partnership for prescription assistance. I also suggest this individual explore the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I have found it very helpful as I have dealt with cancer. Many drug companies, like Pfizer, offer patient assistance programs for those that cannot afford to pay for their medications. Also, Google free drugs. Many sites will come up that offer assistance to those without prescription drug coverage. Here are some of the sites: access2wellness; scbn; medataservices; freemedicinefoundation; partnership for prescription assistance.

I also suggest this individual explore the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I have found it very helpful as I have dealt with cancer.

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